In a significant development, President Bola Tinubu has officially announced the appointment of Engr. Abubakar Momoh as the new Minister for Niger Delta Development.<\/p>\n
A Press Statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale on the 20th of August, 2023 states that the appointment follows the redeployment of Engr. Momoh from the Federal Ministry of Youth, reflecting the President’s commitment to fostering development in the Niger Delta region.<\/p>\n
In addition to this key appointment, President Tinubu has directed minor adjustments to the nomenclature and portfolio distribution within various ministries:<\/p>\n
The Federal Ministry of Youth is slated for reassignment to a forthcoming Minister-Designate, reinforcing the President’s dedication to empowering the youth.<\/p>\n
Notable reshuffling has occurred within the Federal Ministries of Transportation, Interior, and Marine & Blue Economy. H.E. Adegboyega Oyetola now assumes the role of Honourable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Hon. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo takes on the mantle of Honourable Minister of Interior, and Hon. Sa’idu Alkali assumes the role of Honourable Minister of Transportation.<\/p>\n
Pivoting towards optimal efficiency, both Ministers of State within the Oil & Gas sector find their new home in the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources, with distinct roles:<\/p>\n
Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri assumes the mantle of Hon. Minister of State (Oil), Petroleum Resources<\/p>\n
Hon. Ekperipe Ekpo takes on the role of Hon. Minister of State (Gas), Petroleum Resources<\/p>\n
A strategic renaming has been sanctioned by the President, transforming the Federal Ministry of Environment and Ecological Management into the Federal Ministry of Environment, underscoring the government’s ongoing environmental efforts.<\/p>\n
These transformative adjustments take immediate effect in line with the President’s directives. The President’s vision for a more dynamic and responsive government continues to take shape, furthering progress and prosperity for all citizens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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