Full List Of Tinubu’s Appointments Revealed: Key Positions, Missing Figures, And Regional Discrepancies

In an attempt to address concerns about alleged biased appointments, the Presidency, through Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, has revealed a comprehensive list of the President’s appointments so far.

Discrepancies in Appointment Numbers: South West and South East

The revealed list shows that the South West has 29 appointees, contrary to the 24 previously stated by Dare. Notably, Femi Gbajabiamila, appointed as the Chief of Staff on June 2, 2023, was missing from the list, sparking questions about his status.

Additionally, the South East region appears to have fewer appointees compared to other regions. Notably, the South West and North West regions, where President Tinubu hails from, have secured the highest proportion of key appointments, including influential positions.

Here is the full list of the President’s appointments to date:

South West Appointees:

Bosun Tijani – Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy
Wale Edun – Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy
Bunmi Tunji-Ojo – Minister of Interior
Adebayo Adelabu – Minister of Power
Dele Alake – Minister of Solid Minerals Development
Dr. Jumoke Oduwole – Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment
Adegboyega Oyetola – Minister of Marine & Blue Economy
Olayemi Cardoso – CBN Governor
Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja – Chief of Army Staff
Kayode Egbetokun – Inspector General of Police
Zaccheus Adedeji – Chairman, FIRS
Adeola Ajayi – Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS)
Bashir Adewale Adeniyi – Comptroller-General of Customs
Olanipekun Olukoyede – Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
Kayode Isiak Opeifa – Managing Director, Nigeria Railway Corporation
Oluwasegun Faleye – Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund
Vincent Olatunji – (NSITF)
Raji Kazeem Kolawole – Managing Director/CEO, Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT)
Bayo Onanuga – Director General, National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI)
Sunday Dare – Special Adviser on Information and Strategy
Tope Kolade Fasua – Special Adviser on Public Communications Orientation
Peju Adedajo – Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters (Office of the VP)
Temitola Asekunle-Johnson – Senior Special Assistant to the President on Investment & Privatisation (Office of VP)
Mariam Temitope – Senior Special Assistant to the President, Job Creation & NSMEs (Office of VP)
Tunde Rahman – Senior Special Assistant to the President, Regional Development Programmes
Moremi Ojudu – SSAP on Community Engagement
Tope Ajayi – SSA, Media and Public Affairs
Segun Dada – Special Assistant, Social Media
Demola Oshodi – SSA, Protocol

North Central Appointees:

Shuaibu Audu – Minister of Steel Development
Muhammed Idris – Minister of Information
Zaphanian Jisalo – Minister of Special Duties
Lateef Fagbemi – Minister of Justice
Joseph Utsev – Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation
Nentawe Yilwatde – Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction
Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim – Minister of State, Police Affairs
Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi – Minister of State, Agriculture and Food Security
Bashir Bayo Ojulari – GMD, NNPC Limited
Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed – Director General, National Intelligence Agency
Dr. Idris A. Sulaimon – Director General, Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC)
Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi – Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps
Engr. Jaji O. Abdulganiyu – Controller General of the Federal Fire Service
Kemi Nandap – Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service
Haruna Y. Usman – Chairman, Upper Niger River Basin Development Authority
Dangajere Shuaibu Bawa Jaja – Managing Director, Upper Niger River Basin Development Authority
Dr. Amos Gizo Yadukso – Chairman, Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority
Engr. Ninga Terese – Managing Director, Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority
Abiodun Essiet – SSAP on Community Engagement
Gimba Kakanda – Senior Special Assistant to the President, Research and Analytics (Office of the VP)
Isaq Ahmed Ningi – Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital Media & Emergency Management
Mr. Aliyu Audu – Special Assistant to the President, Public Affairs
Sen. Ibrahim Oloriege – Chairman, NHIA
Tunde Ajibulu – Deputy Executive Secretary (Services), UBEC
Sunday Sylva Togo Echono – Executive Secretary, TETFUND

North East Appointees:

Abubakar Kyari – Minister of Agriculture and Food Security
Idi Mukhtar Maiha – Minister of Livestock Development
Sa’idu Alkali – Minister of Transportation
Yusuf Tuggar – Minister of Foreign Affairs
Muhammad Ali Pate – Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare
Ibrahim Gaidam – Minister of Police Affairs
Uba Maigari Ahmadu – Minister of State for Regional Development
Ahmadu Musa Kida – NNPCL Non-executive Chairman
Nuhu Ribadu – National Security Adviser
Mohammed Buba Marwa – Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
Hajiya Hafsat Bakari – CEO, Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit
Prof. Abdu Dauda – Chairman, Chad Basin Development Authority
Tijjani Musa Tumsa – Managing Director, Chad Basin Development Authority
Alh. Sanusi Mohammed Babantanko – Chairman, Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority
Abdulhamid Yahaya Abba – SSAP on Community Engagement

North West Appointees:

Mohammed Badaru Abubakar – Minister of Defence
Hannatu Musawa – Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy
Ahmed Dangiwa – Minister of Housing and Urban Development
Bello Goronyo – Minister of State for Water Resources
Yusuf Tanko Sununu – Minister of State for Education
Bello Matawalle – Minister of State for Defence
Hajiya Hafsat Bakari – CEO, Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit
General Christopher Gwabin Musa – Chief of Defence Staff
Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar – Chief of Air Staff
Haliru Nababa – Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service
Shehu Usman Mohammed – Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Commission
Aminu Maida – EVC, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi – Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
Brig Gen YD Ahmed – Director-General, National Youth Service Corps
Mohammed Buba Marwa – Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
Abdullahi U. Ganduje – Chairman, Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)

South South Appointees:

Festus Keyamo – Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development
Ekperipe Ekpo – Minister of State, Gas Resources
Heineken Lokpobiri – Minister of State, Petroleum Resources
John Enoh – Minister of State, Industry, Trade, and Investment
Nyesom Wike – Minister of Federal Capital Territory
Abubakar Momoh – Minister of Regional Development
Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla – Chief of Naval Staff
Major General Emmanuel Undiandeye – Chief of Defence Intelligence
Emomotimi Agama – Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Mrs. Glory Ekpo Oho – Managing Director, Cross River Basin Development Authority

South East Appointees:

Dr. Doris Anite Uzoka – Minister of State for Finance
Bianca Ojukwu – Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
Nkeiru Onyejiocha – Minister of State for Labour
Sen. Dave Umahi – Minister of Works
Dr. Uche Nnaji – Minister of Science and Technology
Uzoma Nwagba – MD, Credicorp
Rt. Hon. Emeka Nduka – Managing Director, Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority
Adesua Dozie – Company Secretary and Chief Legal Officer, NNPCL
Hon. Mark Okoye – MD/CEO, South-East Development Commission (SEDC)

Regional Discrepancies and Controversies

While the South West holds a strong representation, with many key positions filled by officials from the region, the South East has fewer appointments, leading to concerns about equitable representation. Additionally, the prominence of the South West in “juicy” positions has raised questions about political balancing across regions.

The apparent imbalance in the appointments has fueled debates about the need for fair representation and the broader political strategy behind these choices.

Final Thoughts on Tinubu’s Appointments

The list of President Tinubu’s appointments reveals much about the political dynamics within the current administration. While some regions are heavily represented, others remain underrepresented, contributing to the ongoing conversation about the fairness of these appointments. The omission of figures like Gbajabiamila further complicates the narrative, adding layers to the discussions about equity and transparency in the President’s cabinet selections.

For further information on President Tinubu’s appointments, visit the Presidency’s official page.

Check out our latest blog on Nigerian political updates for more details on the appointment trends under President Tinubu.

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