The Ministry of Regional Development (MRD) was created on 23rd October, 2024 by the present Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, following the change of its name from the ’’Ministry of Niger Delta Development’’ (MNDD), with a mandate to formulate and execute plans, programs and other initiatives as well as coordinate the intervention activities of Agencies, Communities, Donors and other relevant Stakeholders aimed at fast-tracking regional development in the country. The Ministry Of Regional Development oversees the activities of the Development Commissions, Which are; Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), North East Development Commission (NEDC) , South West Develoment Commission (SWDC), North West Development Commission (NWDC), South East Development Commission(SEDC), North Central Develoment Commission (NCDC).