Tinubu Appoints Ganduje, Afikuyomi, And Others As Board Chairpersons

Tinubu Appoints Ganduje, Afikuyomi, and Others as Board Chairpersons

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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Abdullahi Ganduje, Tokunbo Afikuyomi, and others as federal board chairpersons to strengthen Nigeria’s public sector leadership.

President Bola Tinubu has officially approved the appointment of chairpersons and chief executives for 42 federal organizations, alongside the secretary to the board of the Civil Defence, Immigration, and Prisons Services.

This announcement was made by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, through a statement on Friday, noting that the appointments are effective immediately.

Additionally, a new Managing Director for the Nigerian Railway Corporation and a Director-General for the National Board for Technology Incubation have also been named.

President Tinubu’s Directives

The president has instructed the newly appointed board chairpersons to focus on their non-executive roles and avoid interference in the day-to-day management of their respective organizations. This directive aims to ensure operational efficiency and clarity of responsibilities.

Key Appointments by Sector

Youth Development

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC):
- Chairman: Hillard Eta (Cross River State)

Aviation and Transport

Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN):
- Chairman: Abdullahi Ganduje (Kano State)
Nigerian Railway Corporation:
- Managing Director: Dr. Kayode Opeifa (Lagos State)

Education and Research

National Teachers Institute (NTI):
- Chairman: Festus Fuanter (Plateau State)
Nigerian Institute of Educational Planning and Administration:
- Chairman: Victor Giadom (Rivers State)
Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN):
- Chairman: Mustapha Salihu (Adamawa State)

Science and Technology

National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI):
- Director-General: Raji Kolawole (Oyo State)
National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion:
- Chairman: Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi (Lagos State)

Health

Multiple federal medical centers and teaching hospitals have received new board chairpersons, including:
- Federal Medical Centre, Lokoja: Chidi Duru (Anambra State)
- Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital: Augustine Umahi (Ebonyi State)

Environment and Development

National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency:
- Chairman: Garba Muhammad (Kaduna State)
National Agency for Great Green Wall:
- Chairman: Senator Magnus Abe (Rivers State)

Maritime and Safety

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA):
- Chairman: Yusuf Abubakar (Kaduna State)

Full List of Federal Appointments

Below is the comprehensive list of appointments across various ministries and sectors. These include new leaders for agencies like the National Sugar Development Council, Industrial Training Fund, and the Raw Materials Research and Development Council.

Tinubu’s Vision for Efficiency

President Tinubu’s strategic appointments highlight his administration’s commitment to revitalizing key sectors of the economy by ensuring qualified individuals lead these organizations. These changes are expected to drive efficiency, innovation, and national development.