Breaking: President Tinubu Appoints Nnamani, Anyim, Shaibu and 19 Others to Key Positions (Full List)
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of 22 chief executives, chairmen, and directors across key federal agencies and commissions, underscoring his administration’s drive to revitalize public institutions and deepen governance reforms. The appointments were announced Saturday evening via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga (@aonanuga1956).
Key Appointments at a Glance
- Senator Ken Nnamani (Enugu State): Chairman, Nigerian Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS)
- Senator Anyim Pius Anyim (Ebonyi State): Chairman, National Merit Awards
- Ibrahim Shehu Shema (Katsina State): Chairman, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA)
- Philip Shaibu (Edo State): Director-General, Nigerian Institute of Sports
- Comrade Isa Aremu (Kwara State): Director-General, Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies
Leadership in Agriculture and Social Development
- Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani (Zamfara State)
- Managing Director, Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC)
- Abubakar Umar Jarengol (Adamawa State)
- Executive Director (Operations/Technical), NAIC
- Babaranti Ayandayo Rasheed (Osun State)
- Executive Director (Finance & Administration), NAIC
- Dr. Asabe Vilita Bashir (Borno State)
- Director-General, National Centre for Women Development
- Omobolanle Akinyemi-Obe (Ondo State)
- Director-General, National Senior Citizens Centre, Abuja
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Academic and Population Management
- Dr. Segun Aina (Osun State): Director-General, Academic Staff College of Nigeria
- Senator Jalo Zarami (Yobe State): Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission
- Dr. Joseph Haruna Kigbu (Nasarawa State): Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission
Entrepreneurship, Research & Leadership Training
- Hamza Ibrahim Baba (Kano State): National Program Manager, Government Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Program (GEEP)
- Abubakar Adamu (Benue State): Executive Secretary, Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria
- Mohammed Lawal Ibrahim (Kogi State): Executive Director (Finance/Admin), Nigeria–São Tomé Joint Development Authority
- Abdullahi Mohammed (Katsina State): Executive Director (Monitoring & Implementation), Nigeria–São Tomé Joint Development Authority
- Senator Tijjani Yahaya Kaura (Zamfara State): Director-General, Centre for Citizenship and Leadership Training
Mass Literacy & Energy Sector Appointments
- Senator Kabir Abdullahi Barkiya (Katsina State): Chairman, Nigerian Agricultural Land Development Authority
- Dr. Shuaibu Shehu Aliyu (Kaduna State): Executive Secretary, National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-formal Education
- Professor Almustapha Alhaji Aliyu (Sokoto State): Managing Director, NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML)
What These Appointments Mean
- Strengthening Policy Research:
Senator Ken Nnamani at NIPSS signals a renewed focus on strategic studies to guide long-term national planning. - Revitalizing Public Infrastructure:
With Ibrahim Shema at the FCDA, the administration aims to accelerate development in the Federal Capital Territory. - Youth & Sports Development:
Philip Shaibu’s leadership at the Nigerian Institute of Sports underscores the government’s commitment to nurturing athletic talent and youth engagement. - Labour Relations & Advocacy:
Comrade Isa Aremu at the Michael Imoudu Institute positions labour concerns at the heart of policy dialogues. - Agriculture & Food Security:
The trio at NAIC—Danfulani, Jarengol, and Rasheed—will oversee risk-mitigation strategies for farmers amid climate challenges. - Gender & Social Inclusion:
Dr. Bashir and Omobolanle Akinyemi-Obe will champion women’s empowerment and senior citizens’ welfare, respectively. - Education & Literacy:
Appointments at the Academic Staff College and the Mass Literacy Commission reflect an emphasis on continuous learning and adult education. - SME Support & Economic Growth:
Hamza Baba’s role at GEEP aims to scale up entrepreneurship and informal sector resilience. - Energy Sector Expansion:
Professor Almustapha Aliyu’s position at NGML is crucial as Nigeria seeks to boost gas utilization and diversify revenue streams.
Administration’s Reform Agenda
President Tinubu’s broader reform agenda centers on institutional efficiency, transparency, and inclusive governance:
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- Decentralized Leadership: Positions have been spread across geopolitical zones to ensure national representation.
- Sectoral Expertise: Many appointees bring deep sectoral knowledge—essential for specialized commissions and regulatory bodies.
- Youth Inclusion: By placing younger leaders like Philip Shaibu and Hamza Baba in key roles, the administration seeks to harness youthful dynamism.
Looking Ahead
- Implementation & Oversight: The effectiveness of these appointees will be measured by their ability to deliver on mandates—ranging from agricultural insurance uptake to mass literacy rates.
- Parliamentary Confirmation: Some appointments require Senate confirmation; swift vetting processes will be critical to avoid institutional delays.
- Public Accountability: Civil society and media will closely monitor the new appointees’ performance, reinforcing accountability.
What you should know
President Tinubu’s freshly unveiled roster of appointments marks a decisive push toward revitalizing federal agencies and commissions. The strategic placement of seasoned politicians, technocrats, and private-sector experts reflects an administration intent on delivering reforms across policy research, infrastructure, social development, and economic empowerment.
Source:
Appointment list announced via X handle @aonanuga1956 by Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
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