Wide-Ranging Appointments Take Effect Immediately
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of board chairpersons, chief executive officers, and a secretary for 42 federal organizations, as well as the Civil Defence, Immigration, and Prisons Services Board.
This was announced on Thursday in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, all appointments are effective immediately.
Non-Interference Directive
The President emphasized that the positions of the board chairpersons are non-executive. He directed them not to interfere with the management of the organizations, ensuring clarity in their roles and responsibilities.
Key appointments include:
- Nigerian Railway Corporation: Dr. Kayode Opeifa, Managing Director (Lagos State).
- National Board for Technology Incubation: Raji Kolawole, Director-General (Oyo State).
- Civil Defence, Immigration, and Prisons Services Board: Maj-Gen. Jubril Abdulmalik (retd.), Secretary (Kano State).
Highlights of Appointments Across Key Agencies
Below is a summary of appointments in major federal agencies:
- National Youth Service Corps (NYSC): Hillard Eta, Chairman (Cross River State).
- Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN): Abdullahi Ganduje, Chairman (Kano State).
- National Sugar Development Council: Surajudeen Ajibola, Chairman (Osun State).
- National Teachers Institute: Festus Fuanter, Chairman (Plateau State).
- Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA): Yusuf Abubakar, Chairman (Kaduna State).
- National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion: Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi, Chairman (Lagos State).
Healthcare and Educational Institutions
Several teaching hospitals and medical centers have also received new leadership:
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi: Ali Dalori, Chairman (Borno State).
- Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria: Lawal Liman, Chairman (Kaduna State).
- David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital, Uburu: Dr. Ijeoma Arodiogbu, Chairman (Imo State).
- Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta: Mr. Dayo Israel, Chairman (Lagos State).
Infrastructure and Research Agencies
The appointments also extend to critical infrastructure and research organizations:
- National Building and Road Research Institute: Durosimi Meseko, Chairman (Kogi State).
- Raw Materials Research and Development Council: Isa Achida, Chairman (Sokoto State).
- Sokoto-Rima River Basin Development Authority: Abubakar Wurno, Chairman (Sokoto State).
Broad Reach Across States
The appointments span all six geopolitical zones, reflecting an effort to ensure national representation.
President Tinubu’s Vision
These appointments are seen as a strategic move to enhance governance and performance across critical sectors. By appointing experienced individuals to leadership roles, the President aims to foster greater efficiency, accountability, and service delivery in public institutions.
With these appointments, the administration signals its commitment to building a robust and effective governance framework to address Nigeria’s pressing challenges.
