President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of Chief Executive Officers for some establishments in Nigeria.
The establishments include the National Universities Commission, the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council, the Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative, and the New Partnership for Africa Development.
Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, made this announcement in a signed statement headlined “President Tinubu announced key appointments into NUC, NERDC, NEPAD, and SMDF,” which was made public on Friday.
He named Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, a visiting professor at the NUC, as the Executive Secretary of the organisation.
The statement read in part, “Prof. Ribadu is an expert in veterinary reproduction and has served as vice chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Yola, and the Sule Lamido University, Jigawa State.
“President Tinubu appointed Prof. Salisu Shehu as Executive Secretary of the NERDC.
“Prof. Shehu is a renowned academic in educational and human psychology.”
Shehu was instrumental in establishing the School of Continuing Education at Bayero University, Kano, and was the Vice-Chancellor of Al-Istiqamah University, Kano.
Additionally, the President announced the nomination of Jabiru Abdullahi Tsauri as NEPAD’s National Coordinator.
Ahmadu Bello University awarded Jabilu Tsauri a Master’s degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy.
He is a seasoned administrator with extensive experience in public service and knowledge of global affairs, legislative affairs, and democratic government.
Finally, Tinubu named SMDF/PAGMI Executive Secretary Yazid Danfulani.
“He has vast experience in banking, computing, and business administration,” says Danfulani, who graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Arts and Management from the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom.
“He was a Commissioner for Commerce and Industry in Zamfara State and previously worked at the Central Bank of Nigeria,” according to the Presidency.
The President thinks the experience and performance history of the nominees will “bring a new sense of commitment, progress, and positive outcomes to fulfil Nigerians’ expectations of their respective organisations,” Onanuga said.
