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Complete List of President Tinubu’s 48 Ministers & Portfolios (Updated 2026) | Nigeria Current Affairs

If you are following Nigeria’s current affairs, keeping up with the executive branch is essential. Since his inauguration in May 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formed a robust cabinet to drive his “Renewed Hope” agenda.

Initially starting with 45 ministers, the cabinet has evolved through structural realignments and reshuffles, now featuring 48 ministers across diverse portfolios, including newly created ministries like Livestock Development and Regional Development.

This guide provides a comprehensive, up-to-date look at the portfolios of President Tinubu’s 48 ministers from 2023 to the present day, including the most recent cabinet reshuffles in late 2024 and April 2026.

Recent Changes in Tinubu’s Cabinet (2024 – 2026)

To maintain administrative efficiency, the presidency has made strategic adjustments over the years:

The October 2024 Reshuffle: President Tinubu dismissed five ministers, reassigned ten others to new portfolios, and brought in fresh faces. Notably, Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa took over the Ministry of Education, while Hon. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu was appointed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The April 2026 Minor Reshuffle: In a move to reinvigorate the economy and housing sectors, Taiwo Oyedele was elevated to the position of Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy (replacing Wale Edun). Additionally, Engr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma assumed the role of Minister of Housing & Urban Development.

S/N	Name of Minister	Portfolio / Ministry
1	President Bola Ahmed Tinubu	Minister of Petroleum Resources
2	Hon. Taiwo Oyedele	Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy
3	Hon. Nyesom Wike	Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
4	Hon. Mairiga Mahmud	Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
5	Hon. Lateef Fagbemi (SAN)	Attorney General of the Federation & Minister of Justice
6	Gen. Christopher Musa	Minister of Defence
7	Hon. Bello Matawalle	Minister of State, Defence
8	Hon. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu	Minister of Foreign Affairs
9	Hon. Ali Pate	Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare
10	Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako	Minister of State, Health and Social Welfare
11	Hon. David Umahi	Minister of Works
12	Barr. Bello M. Goronyo	Minister of State, Works
13	Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa	Minister of Education
14	Dr. Suwaiba Said Ahmad	Minister of State, Education
15	Hon. Abubakar Kyari	Minister of Agriculture and Food Security
16	Hon. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi	Minister of State, Agriculture and Food Security
17	Engr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma	Minister of Housing & Urban Development
18	Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata	Minister of State, Housing & Urban Development
19	Hon. Bosun Tijani	Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy
20	Dr. Jumoke Oduwole	Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment
21	Sen. John Owan Enoh	Minister of State, Trade and Investment (Industry)
22	Hon. Dele Alake	Minister of Solid Minerals Development
23	Hon. Adegboyega Oyetola	Minister of Marine and Blue Economy
24	Hon. Festus Keyamo	Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development
25	Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo	Minister of Interior
26	Hon. Muhammed Idris	Minister of Information and National Orientation
27	Hon. Atiku Bagudu	Minister of Budget & Economic Planning
28	Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite	Minister of State, Budget & Economic Planning
29	Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro	Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction
30	Hon. Yusuf T. Sununu	Minister of State, Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction
31	Hon. Ayodele Olawande	Minister of Youth Development
32	Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim	Minister of Women Affairs
33	Hon. Abubakar Momoh	Minister of Regional Development
34	Hon. Uba Maigari Ahmadu	Minister of State, Regional Development
35	Hon. Ibrahim Geidam	Minister of Police Affairs
36	Hon. Shuaibu A. Audu	Minister of Steel Development
37	Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi	Minister of Labour and Employment
38	Hon. Nkiruka Onyejeocha	Minister of State, Labour and Employment
39	Hon. Hannatu Musawa	Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism & the Creative Economy
40	Hon. Balarabe Abbas Lawal	Minister of Environment
41	Hon. Joseph Utsev	Minister of Water Resources & Sanitation
42	Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo	Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas)
43	Hon. Heineken Lokpobiri	Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Oil)
44	Hon. Sa’idu Alkali	Minister of Transportation
45	Idi Mukhtar Maiha	Minister of Livestock Development
46	Hon. Zephaniah Jisalo	Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs
47	Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh	Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology
48	Hon. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe	Minister of Power

Full List of President Tinubu’s 48 Ministers and Their Portfolios

Below is the complete, officially updated list of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) members and their respective ministries as of 2026.

(Note: The list features combining roles and state ministers who directly assist the primary cabinet members in executing their expansive duties).

Key Points to Note About the Current Cabinet Structure

President Tinubu’s administration has made several unique structural shifts to address Nigeria’s specific socio-economic challenges:

Creation of Specialized Ministries: The unbundling of massive ministries led to the creation of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy and the Ministry of Livestock Development. These are specifically targeted at maximizing Nigeria’s coastal resources and resolving long-standing agricultural and herder clashes.
Focus on the Creative Sector: Recognizing the global impact of Nigerian arts and entertainment, the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy was established to transform the nation’s soft power into a major revenue generator.
Economic Strategy: The elevation of taxation and fiscal experts to the helm of the Ministry of Finance indicates a strong pivot toward domestic revenue mobilization and tax reform.

For further official documentation and press releases regarding the executive branch, you can always visit the Nigeria State House Official Website.

Staying updated with Nigeria’s current affairs helps citizens and investors alike understand the policy direction of the country. With these 48 ministers currently managing the nation’s affairs, all eyes remain on their ability to deliver on the administration’s promises.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many ministers are currently in President Tinubu’s cabinet?

As of the latest structural changes and cabinet reshuffles, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet comprises 48 ministers overseeing various ministries and portfolios.

2. Who is the current Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy?

Following recent updates to the cabinet, Hon. Taiwo Oyedele serves as the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, driving Nigeria’s fiscal and economic reforms.

3. Which new ministries were created under President Tinubu’s administration?

President Tinubu introduced several specialized portfolios to target critical growth sectors, including the Ministry of Livestock Development, the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, and the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism & the Creative Economy.

4. Who is the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)?

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory is Hon. Nyesom Wike, who was appointed in 2023 to spearhead infrastructure and administrative developments in Abuja.

5. Why did President Tinubu reshuffle his cabinet?

The cabinet reshuffles were implemented to enhance administrative efficiency, strengthen the economy, optimize service delivery, and better align the Federal Executive Council with the goals of the “Renewed Hope” agenda.

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