Ministerial List in Nigeria 2024: Ministers’ State of Origin and Portfolio

Ministerial List in Nigeria – It is important that you know the updated ministerial list in Nigeria, the ministry they head, and their portfolios. Check out the list of newly appointed Ministers in Nigeria on this page. 

Let me remind you that, as a student, you may find questions bordering on this during some current affair examination. Also, it is pertinent that you are abreast with information to show concern on national matters.

Furthermore, some national employment and recruitment will request your knowledge of information like this during interviews. Thus, it is pertinent that you have this knowledge.

How the Ministerial List in Nigeria is formed

In Nigeria, the system of appointing ministers is via geo-political zones. In other words, the list is to inculcate all facets of the nation. Thus, it is not to focus on an aspect of the nation.

Additionally, this means that the ministers must come from the 36 states that make up Nigeria. And it should include the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Thus, making it 37.

The Current Ministerial List in Nigeria

Currently, Nigeria has 45 Ministers. And they are managing 24 ministries. Also, these ministers were appointed by President Bola Tinubu.

Furthermore, the Ministers directly report to the President. And the President has the power to hire (though by the rectification of the legislative arm of the government of the nation) and fire any of them.

The following are currently serving Ministers in Nigeria, their portfolio, and state of origin:

1. Bosun Tijani

He is the Minister of Communications, Innovation And Digital Economy. He is from Ogun State, Nigeria

2. Ishak Salako

Minister of State, Environment And Ecological Management, from Ogun State

3. Wale Edun

Wale Edun is from Ogun State. He is the Minister of Finance And Coordinating Minister of The Economy

4. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo

Bunmi Tunji-Ojo is an indigene of Ondo State, he is the current Minister of Marine And Blue Economy

5. Adebayo Adelabu

Adebayo Adelabu  is from Ibadan in Oyo State, He is the Minister of Power

6. Tunji Alausa

Tunji Alausa, present Minister of State, Health And Social Welfare is from Lagos State.

7. Dele Alake

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development is Dele Alake, he is from Ekiti State.

8. Lola Ade-John

Lola Ade-John hails from Lagos, he is the Minister of Tourism.

9. Adegboyega Oyetola

Adegboyega Oyetola is the Minister of Transportation, he hails from Osun State.

10. Doris Anite

Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Anite is an indigene of Imo State

11. Uche Nnaji

Uche Nnaji is from Enugu State, He is the present Minister of Innovation Science and Technology.

12. Nkiruka Onyejeocha

Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Nkiruka Onyejeocha hails from Abia State.

13. Uju Kennedy

Uju Kennedy is the Minister of Women Affairs, he is from Anambra State.

14. David Umahi

Minister of Works, David Umahi hails from Ebonyi State.

15. Festus Keyamo

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo is from Delta State.

16. Abubakar Momoh

Abubakar Momoh is from Edo state, he is the current Minister of Youth.

17. Betta Edu

Betta Edu is hails Cross River State, she is the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.

18. Ekperikpe Ekpo

Ekperikpe Ekpo is the Minister of State, Gas Resources, his hails from Akwa Ibom State.

19. Heineken Lokpobiri

Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri is from Bayelsa State

20. John Enoh

John Enoh is from Cross River State, he is the present Minister of Sports Development.

21. Nyesom Wike

Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike hails from Rivers State.

22. Abdullahi Gwarzo

Abdullahi Gwarzo hails from Kano State, he is the Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development.

23. Atiku Bagudu

Atiku Bagudu is from Kebbi State, he is the present Minister of Budget and Economic Planning.

24. Mariga Mahmoud

Minister of State, FCT, Mariga Mahmoud hails from Kano State.

25. Bello Goronyo

Bello Goronyo is the Minister of State, Water Resources and Sanitation. His state of origin is Sokoto State.

26. Abubakar Kyari

The current Minister of Agriculture is Abubakar Kyari, he is hails from Borno State.

27. Tahir Mamman

Tahir Mamman state of origin is Adamawa, he is the Minister of Education.

28. Ibrahim Geidam

Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Geidam is from Yobe State.

29. Yusuf Tuggar

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar hails from Bauchi State.

30. Saidu Alkali

Saidu Alkali is the Minister of Interior. He is from Gombe State.

31. Ali Pate

Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate hails from Bauchi State.

32. Maigari Ahmadu

The Minister of State, Steel and Development, Maigari Ahmadu is from Adamawa State.

33. Shuaibu Audu

Shuaibu Audu hails from Kogi State, he is the Minister of Steel and Development.

34. Muhammed Idris

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris is from Niger State.

35. Lateef Fagbemi

Lateef Fagbemi is from Kwara State, he is the current Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.

36. Simon Lalong

Simon Lalong is the Minister of Labour and Employment, his state of origin is Plateau State.

37. Inman Suleiman

Minister of State, Police Affairs is Inman Suleiman, he is from Nasarawa State.

38. Zephaniah Jisalo

Minister of Special Duties, Zephaniah Jisalo is an indigene of Abuja

39. Joseph Utsev

Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation is Joseph Utsev, he is from Benue State.

40. Aliyu Abdullahi

Aliyu Abdullahi  is the present Minister of State, Agriculture and Food Security. He is an indigene of Niger State.

41. Hannatu Musawa

Hannatu Musawa  is from Katsina state, he is the Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy

42. Muhammed Badaru

Muhammed Badaru is the current Minister of Defence, he hails from Jigawa State.

43. Bello Matawalle

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle is an indigene of Zamfara State

44. Tanko Sununu

Tanko Sununu is the Minister of State, Education, he is from Kebbi State.

45. Ahmed Dangiwa

Ahmed Dangiwa hails from Katsina State. He is the present Minister of Housing and Urban Development.

The above is the current serving ministers in Nigeria. However, kindly share this information with your family and friends.

CSN Team.