Tinubu Scraps Niger Delta, Sports Ministries in Major Government Restructure

President Bola Tinubu has officially announced the dissolution of the Niger Delta Ministry and the Ministry of Sports Development.
Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga made the disclosure via a tweet on his X handle after a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Tuesday.

According to the statement, a new Ministry of Regional Development will be established to oversee all regional development commissions, including the Niger Delta Development Commission and others from various regions such as the North West, South West, and North East.
according to the statement, In a related move, the responsibilities of the former Ministry of Sports Development will be transferred to the National Sports Commission, which will now be the primary body managing sports activities in the country.

Furthermore, the FEC approved the merger of the Ministry of Tourism with the Ministry of Culture and Creative Economy, creating a single entity aimed at enhancing the synergy between these sectors.

This restructuring reflects the Tinubu administration’s focus on streamlining government functions and enhancing regional development across Nigeria.