Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has
announced the dissolution of the Ministry of Niger Delta and the Ministry of
Sports Development. The decision was made during a council meeting chaired by
President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the
President, disclosed the development in a statement. He revealed that the
responsibilities of the Ministry of Sports Development would be transferred to
the National Sports Commission (NSC), which will now oversee sports activities
across the nation.
In place of the Ministry of Niger Delta, the newly established Ministry
of Regional Development will now be responsible for managing all regional
development commissions. These include the Niger Delta Development Commission
(NDDC), North West Development Commission (NWDC), South West Development
Commission (SWDC), and North East Development Commission (NEDC).
The FEC also approved the merger of the Ministry of Tourism with the
Ministry of Culture and Creative Economy, in a move aimed at streamlining
governance and improving efficiency in these sectors.
Before the FEC meeting commenced, President Tinubu administered the oath
of office to Abdullahi Bello, the new Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau
(CCB). Bello will oversee the bureau’s operations, focusing on upholding
ethical standards and combating corruption within the public sector.
In his remarks following the swearing-in ceremony, Bello emphasized that
Nigeria has the necessary systems and institutions to address corruption. He
pledged to fulfill the bureau's mandate of ensuring integrity in public office
and preventing corrupt practices.
The restructuring of ministries and agencies signals President Tinubu's
continued efforts to streamline government operations and improve service
delivery across critical sectors.
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