Federal Ministry of Commerce (Nigeria)

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The Federal Ministry of Commerce is a ministry department of the Nigerian government that regulates commerce.

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Leadership

The ministry was headed by Nigerian Industrialist Charles Ugwuh from July 2007. [1] On October 29, 2008, President Umaru Yar'Adua sacked 20 members of his cabinet, including Charles Ugwuh. [2] In December Achike Udenwa was appointed Minister of Aviation. [3] As of December 2009, the Permanent Secretary was Dr A.K. Mohammed. [4]

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