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]