JUST IN: Tinubu’s Administration Scraps Niger Delta, Sports Ministries in Major Restructuring

President Bola Tinubu’s administration has abolished the Ministry of Niger Delta and the Ministry of Sports Development, aiming to streamline government operations. The decision was announced during the ongoing Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House, Abuja.

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, confirmed the development in a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, @aonanuga1956.

As part of the restructuring, a new Ministry of Regional Development will be created to oversee all regional development commissions. This includes the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), North West Development Commission, South West Development Commission, and North East Development Commission. The NDDC will remain focused on driving sustainable development in the Niger Delta, replacing the defunct ministry’s role.

Additionally, the National Sports Commission will now assume the responsibilities previously handled by the Ministry of Sports Development.

In another key decision, the FEC approved the merger of the Ministry of Tourism with the Ministry of Culture and Creative Economy, aligning the two sectors for better synergy and performance.

This restructuring is part of President Tinubu’s broader strategy to enhance government efficiency and improve service delivery.

According to Onanuga, “President Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council have decided to scrap the Niger Delta Ministry and the Ministry of Sports Development. There will now be a Ministry of Regional Development to oversee all regional development commissions. The National Sports Commission will take over the role of the Ministry of Sports, and the FEC also approved the merger of the Ministry of Tourism with the Ministry of Culture and Creative Economy.”