Breaking buhari unbundles ministries merges creates others

You're referring to the recent cabinet reshuffle and restructuring of ministries in Nigeria, announced by President Muhammadu Buhari in August 2021.

Here's a summary of the changes:

Ministries unbundled:

1. Ministry of Power, Works and Housing: Split into three separate ministries:
   • Ministry of Power
   • Ministry of Works and Housing
2. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development: Split into two separate ministries:
   • Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development
   • Ministry of Rural Development

Ministries merged:

1. Ministry of Education and National Orientation: Merged into a single ministry:
   • Ministry of Education
2. Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Housing and Urban Development: Merged into a single ministry:
   • Ministry of Environment and Housing

New ministries created:

1. Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation: Created from the former Ministry of Science and Technology
2. Ministry of Digital Economy and E-Government: Created from the former Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy
3. Ministry of State for Industry, Trade and Investment: Created to focus on promoting Nigerian industries and trade

Other changes:

1. The Ministry of Petroleum Resources was retained, with the Minister also serving as the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources.
2. The Ministry of Defence was retained, with the Minister also serving as the Minister of State for Defence.
3. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was retained, with the Minister also serving as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.

These changes aim to streamline government operations, improve efficiency, and enhance the delivery of public services.