In a surprising turn of events, President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of the immediate past governors of Rivers and Ebonyi states, Nyesom Wike and Dave Umahi, to prominent ministerial positions in his administration. Wike has been appointed as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), while Umahi will take on the role of Minister of Works.
These appointments come as a significant development in Nigeria's political landscape, as both Wike and Umahi are seasoned politicians known for their leadership during their respective governorships. Nyesom Wike, who served as the governor of Rivers state, has garnered attention for his strong stance on regional issues and infrastructural development.
Meanwhile, Dave Umahi's appointment as Minister of Works is expected to bring his extensive experience in infrastructure and development to the national level. During his tenure as the governor of Ebonyi state, Umahi had prioritized road construction, urban planning, and other critical projects.
President Tinubu's decision to tap into the expertise of these former governors reflects a strategy to bring in experienced leaders to contribute to the growth and progress of the nation. As the nation awaits further details on the specifics of their portfolios, political analysts and citizens alike are eager to witness the impact that Wike and Umahi will have in their new ministerial roles.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
1. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy – Bosun Tijani,
2. Minister of State, Environment and Ecological Management – Ishak Salako
3. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy – Wale Edun
4. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy – Bunmi Tunji
5. Minister of Power – Adedayo Adelabu
6. Minister of State, Health and Social Welfare – Tunji Alausa
7. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake
8. Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John
9. Minister of Transportation, Adegboyega Oyetola
10. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Anite
11. Minister of Innovation Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji
12. Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Nkiruka Onyejeocha
13. Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy
14. Minister of Works, David Umahi
15. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo
16. Minister of Youth, Abubakar Momoh
17. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu
18. Minister of State, Gas Resources, Ekperikpe Ekpo.
19. Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri
20. Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh
21. Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike
22. Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa
23. Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru
24. Minister of State Defence, Bello Matawalle
25. Minister of State Education, Yusuf T. Sunumu
26. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed M. Dangiwa
27. Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development, Abdullah T. Gwarzo
28. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu
29. Minister of Environment and Ecological Management, (Kaduna)
30. Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory, Mairiga Mahmud
31. Minister of State, Water Resources and Sanitation, Bello M. Goronyo
32. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari
33. Minister of Education, Tahir Maman
34. Minister of Interior, Sa’Idu A. Alkali
35. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf M. Tuggar
36. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate
37. Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Geidam
38. Minister of State, Steel Development, U. Maigari Ahmadu
39. Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu A. Audu
40. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris
41. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi
42. Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon B. Lalong
43. Minister of State, Police Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim
44. Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Govermental Affairs, Zephaniah Jisalo
45. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev
46. Minister of State, Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi.
