Power
Minister: Adebayo Adelabu
Drives generation, transmission, distribution and electrification policy through TCN, NERC, the Rural Electrification Agency and the Electricity Act 2023 enabling state electricity markets.
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Innovation, Science and Technology
Minister: Uche Nnaji
Mandate
The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology funds research and development, supervises the science agencies, supports technology transfer and patents, and links universities and industry to drive innovation-led growth.
It oversees the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), the Sheda Science and Technology Complex, the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency, and the Nigerian Council for Management Development of Science and Technology.
Current priorities include indigenous manufacturing of solar components, electric vehicles and CNG kits through NASENI; commercialisation of biotech crop varieties; expansion of Nigeria's satellite programme; an STI roadmap aligned with Nigeria Agenda 2050; and stronger IP protection through partnership with the Trademarks, Patents and Designs Registry.
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Minister: Lateef Fagbemi
Headed by the Attorney-General of the Federation, advises government on legal matters, drafts legislation and conducts federal prosecutions, supervising Legal Aid, NIALS and the Law Reform Commission.
Environment
Minister: Balarabe Abbas Lawal (Minister of State: Iziaq Adekunle Salako)
Leads policy on environmental protection, climate response and biodiversity through NESREA, NOSDRA, HYPREP, the National Park Service and Nigeria's Climate Change Department.
Water Resources and Sanitation
Minister: Joseph Utsev (Minister of State: Bello Muhammad Goronyo)
Manages dams, river basins, irrigation and national water-supply policy through the twelve River Basin Development Authorities, the National Water Resources Institute and the Clean Nigeria sanitation campaign.
Health and Social Welfare
Minister: Muhammad Ali Pate (Minister of State: Iziaq Adekunle Salako)
Oversees public health, hospitals and drug regulation through NPHCDA, NCDC, NAFDAC, NHIA and NACA, anchoring the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative.
Labour and Employment
Minister: Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi (Minister of State: Nkiruka Onyejeocha)
Regulates the workplace and industrial relations and promotes employment through the National Directorate of Employment, the National Productivity Centre, the Industrial Arbitration Panel and NSITF.