Politics
Nigeria’s Ministerial List, Portfolio & State (2023)
In an effort to make Nigeria’s government structure more transparent and accessible, RNN is here to provide you with a straightforward overview of the country’s ministerial list. This list includes the names of the ministers, their assigned roles, and the states they come from. This valuable information was recently released in a statement made accessible through Channels Television.
Understanding Nigeria’s ministerial list is essential for citizens as it sheds light on the key figures responsible for various aspects of government. This knowledge allows people to have a better grasp of how their government functions and who makes important decisions.
Each minister in Nigeria’s government has a specific portfolio, which indicates their particular responsibilities. These portfolios encompass critical sectors such as finance, health, education, and more.
Nigeria’s Ministerial List, Portfolio & State (2023)
Table Of Contents
| S/N | NAME | PORTFOLIO | STATE |
| 1 | Bosun Tijani | Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy | Ogun |
| 2 | Ishak Salaco | Minister of State, Environment and Ecological Management | Ogun |
| 3 | Wale Edun | Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy | Ogun |
| 4 | Bunmi Tunji | Minister of Marine and Blue Economy | Ondo |
| 5 | Adedayo Adelabu | Minister of Power | Oyo |
| 6 | Tunisia Alausa | Minister of State, Health and Social Welfare | Lagos |
| 7 | Dele Alake | Minister of Solid Minerals Development | Ekiti |
| 8 | Lola Ade-John | Minister of Tourism | Lagos |
| 9 | Adegboyega Oyetola | Minister of Transportation | Osun |
| 10 | Doris Anite | Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment | Imo |
| 11 | Uche Nnaji | Minister of Innovation Science and Technology | Enugu |
| 12 | Nkiruka Onyejeocha | Minister of State, Labour and Employment | Abia |
| 13 | Uju Kennedy | Minister of Women Affairs | Anambra |
| 14 | David Umahi | Minister of Works | Ebonyi |
| 15 | Festus Keyamo | Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development | Delta |
| 16 | Abubakar Momoh | Minister of Youth | Edo |
| 17 | Betta Edu | Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation | Cross River |
| 18 | Ekperikpe Ekpo | Minister of State, Gas Resources | Akwa Ibom |
| 19 | Heineken Lokpobiri | Minister of State, Petroleum Resources | Bayelsa |
| 20 | John Enoh | Minister of Sports Development | Cross River |
| 21 | Nyesom Wike | Minister of Federal Capital Territory | Rivers |
| 22 | Hannatu Musawa | Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy | Bauchi |
| 23 | Mohammed Badaru | Minister of Defence | Jigawa |
| 24 | Bello Matawalle | Minister of State Defence | Zamfara |
| 25 | Yusuf T. Sununu | Minister of State Education | Kebbi |
| 26 | Ahmed M. Dangiwa | Minister of Housing and Urban Development | Kastina |
| 27 | Abdullah T. Gwarzo | Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development | Kano |
| 28 | Atiku Bagudu | Minister of Budget and Economic Planning | Kebbi |
| 29 | Mairiga Mahmud | Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory | Kano |
| 30 | Bello M. Goronyo | Minister of State, Water Resources and Sanitation | Sokoto |
| 31 | Abubakar Kyar | Minister of Agriculture and Food Security | Borno |
| 32 | Tahir Maman | Minister of Education | Adamawa |
| 33 | Sa’Idu A. Alkali | Minister of Interior | Gombe |
| 34 | Yusuf M. Tuggar | Minister of Foreign Affairs | Bauchi |
| 35 | Ali Pate | Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare | Bauchi |
| 36 | Ibrahim Geidam | Minister of Police Affairs | Yobe |
| 37 | U. Maigari Ahmadu | Minister of State, Steel Development | Taraba |
| 38 | Shuaibu A. Audu | Minister of Steel Development | Kogi |
| 39 | Muhammed Idris | Minister of Information and National Orientation | Niger |
| 40 | Lateef Fagbemi | Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice | Kwara |
| 41 | Simon B. Lalong | Minister of Labour and Employment | Plateau |
| 42 | Imaan-Ibrahim | Minister of State, Police Affairs | Nasarawa |
| 43 | Zephaniah Jisalo | Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs | FCT |
| 44 | Joseph Utsav | Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation | Benue |
| 45 | Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi | Minister of State, Agriculture and Food Security | Niger |
Many of the ministers on the list have served as governors, such as Nyson Wike, or have run for office. Providing this clear overview of Nigeria’s Ministerial structure and its key players.