FEC Takes Key Decision as Tinubu Announces Second Cabinet, Details Surface

TheTalk.NG journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs and governance.

FCT, Abuja – The federal executive council (FEC) has approved the merger of the ministry of tourism with the ministry of culture and creative economy.

This is according to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu’s special adviser on information and strategy.

The top presidential aide said the decision was taken on Wednesday, October 23, at the meeting of FEC meeting in Abuja.

Second cabinet of President Tinubu

TheTalk.NG reports that the second cabinet of President Tinubu consists of 40 ministers he previously appointed following the 2023 elections.

Seven new ministers were added. Subject to federal lawmakers’ assent, the ministers will be sworn in.

About defunct ministry of culture and creative economy

The ministry of arts, culture, and creative economy was saddled with undertaking a wide range of roles and responsibilities to achieve its mission and vision.

These include cultural preservation: safeguarding and documenting Nigeria’s traditional customs, languages, art, and artefacts.

Role of ministry of tourism

For the tourism ministry, the presidency’s expectation was that it would identify, develop, preserve, document, and promote Nigeria’s tourism resources.

President Tinubu expected that the ministry would provide sustainable tourism practices that benefit local communities.

Source: TheTalk.NG

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