Tinubu appoints seven new ministers(See full list)

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday soon after dissolving two ministries announced the appointment of seven new ministers into his cabinet.

The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the presidency after the federal executive council meeting on Wednesday.

A statement from the Presidency stated that Tinubu “approved the immediate implementation of eight far-reaching actions to reinvigorate the Administration’s capacity for optimal efficiency pursuant of his commitment to deliver on his promises to Nigerians.

Among the eight actions approved by Mr. President include the re-assignment of ten ministers to new ministerial portfolios; The nomination of seven (7) new ministers for onward transmission to Senate for confirmation; The appointment of Shehu Dikko as Chairman of the National Sports Commission; and the appointment of Sunday Akin Dare as Special Adviser to the President on Public Communication and Orientation working from the Ministry of Information and National Orientation.

See the full list of sacked, and new ministers below:

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