The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has created five new portfolios in addition to existing ones. According to the list read by President Buhari on Wednesday at the swearing-in ceremony for ministers-designate, the total number of ministries in the country now stands at 43.

The five new ministries include the Ministry of Police Affairs; Ministry of Special Duties/Intergovernmental Affairs; Ministry of Aviation; Ministry for Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development; and the Ministry of Power. 

Although some of these ministerial positions existed in the previous administration, President Buhari also created a few ones. “I am pleased to inform you that the federal ministries have been further expanded to ensure effective service delivery,” the president said.

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