The Federal Ministry of Commerce is a ministry department of the
Nigerian government that regulates commerce.
Leadership
The ministry was headed by Nigerian Industrialist
Charles Ugwuh
Charles Chukwuemeka Ugwuh (born 3 December 1942) is an engineer and industrialist who headed the Nigerian ministry of commerce and industry from July 2007 to October 2008. He is a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).
Background
Charl ...
from July 2007.
On October 29, 2008, President Umaru Yar'Adua sacked 20 members of his cabinet, including Charles Ugwuh.
In December
Achike Udenwa
Achike Udenwa (born in 1948) was the governor of Imo State in Nigeria. He became governor after winning the election in 1999. Udenwa won re-election in 2003, and his term ended on 29 May 2007.
He is a member of the People's Democratic Party. Udenw ...
was appointed Minister of Aviation.
As of December 2009, the Permanent Secretary was Dr A.K. Mohammed.
See also
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Nigerian Civil Service
The Nigerian Civil Service consists of employees in Nigerian government agencies other than the military and police. Most employees are career civil servants in the Nigerian ministries, progressing based on qualifications and seniority. Recently t ...
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Federal Ministries of Nigeria
The Federal Ministries of Nigeria are civil service departments that are responsible for delivering various types of government service. Each ministry is headed by a Permanent Secretary who reports to a Minister in the Federal Cabinet.
Some gov ...
References
Federal Ministries of Nigeria
Economy of Nigeria
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