BREAKING NEWS: President Bola Tinubu Appoints Seven New Ministers to Key Portfolios

By Victor Nyatse Ajiduku 

President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of seven new ministers, adding fresh faces to his cabinet to oversee critical sectors in the country.

See the full list and their portfolios:

- Nentawe Yilwatda: Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction  

- Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi: Minister of Labour and Employment  

- Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu: Minister of State, Foreign Affairs  

- Jumoke Oduwole: Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment (Trade and Investment)  

- Idi Mukhtar Maiha: Minister of Livestock Development  

- Yusuf Abdullahi Ata: Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development  

- Suwaiba Said Ahmad: Minister of State, Education

In the latest reshuffle, Nentawe Yilwatda has been appointed as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. Yilwatda, an experienced technocrat, is expected to drive Tinubu’s agenda on alleviating poverty and enhancing humanitarian efforts across the country.

Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi takes over as the new Minister of Labour and Employment. With the country's high unemployment rate and industrial disputes, Dingyadi is tasked with mediating labor relations and implementing employment policies aimed at improving job creation.

Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, a prominent figure in Nigerian diplomacy, has been named Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Her role will include bolstering Nigeria’s international relations and foreign policy strategies.

Jumoke Oduwole has been appointed as Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, with a focus on trade and investment. A professor and advocate of economic growth, Oduwole is expected to lead efforts to attract foreign investments and improve the nation's business climate.

Idi Mukhtar Maiha is the new Minister of Livestock Development. Maiha’s appointment comes at a time when Nigeria is working to revitalize the agriculture sector, particularly livestock farming, in order to boost food security.

Yusuf Abdullahi Ata has been appointed as Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development. Ata will assist in implementing housing policies to tackle Nigeria’s housing deficit and support urban development projects.

Lastly, Suwaiba Said Ahmad takes up the role of Minister of State for Education. She is expected to work closely with the Education Ministry to improve access to quality education, particularly at the grassroots level.

These appointments come as part of President Tinubu’s broader effort to strengthen his government and address pressing national challenges.