President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved 11 new appointments for various agencies of government. Two presidential aides were also appointed by the president.
The appointments were announced in separate statements issued by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale on Saturday.
Below are the appointments made by the president:
1. Dr. Mainasara Umar Kogo: Chairman of Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT)
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Mainasara Umar Kogo as the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).
Dr. Kogo is a seasoned lawyer and analyst in the fields of law, security, economy, politics, and international diplomacy.
The President anticipates professionalism, integrity, and fidelity to the nation in the discharge of the functions of the Office of the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).
2. Mr. Cornelius Oluwasegun Adebayo: Executive Secretary of National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA)
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Cornelius Oluwasegun Adebayo as the new Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA).
Mr. Adebayo is an engineer and also a community and social development expert.
The President expects the new Chief Executive Officer of NALDA to deploy his competence and experience in supporting and driving the growth and sustainability of Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
3. Mr. Jobson Ewalefoh: Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC)
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Jobson Ewalefoh as the new Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC).
Mr. Ewalefoh is a professional with years of experience in government and development organizations, in addition to expertise in public-private partnerships, public policy reform and development.
The appointment is subject to the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate.
The President expects absolute dedication and probity in the management of the ICRC and in pursuit of its strategic objective of accelerating investment in national infrastructure through the innovative mobilization of private-sector funding.
4. Ms. Omolola Bridget Oloworaran: Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom)
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ms. Omolola Bridget Oloworaran as the new Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom).
Ms. Oloworaran is a finance and banking expert with many years of experience.
The appointment is subject to the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate.
The President anticipates a goal-oriented leadership to drive efficiency and superlative performance in the National Pension Commission as the prime regulator of the Nigerian Pension Industry.
5. Mr. Oluwaseun Faleye: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF)
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Oluwaseun Faleye as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF).
Mr. Faleye is a legal and corporate finance specialist.
President Tinubu has also approved the appointment of Mrs. Mojisolaoluwa Kehinde Alli-Macaulay as the Executive Director (Operations) of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF).
Mrs. Alli-Macaulay is a former lawmaker and former Chairperson of the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Women Affairs, Poverty Alleviation, and Job Creation.
The President anticipates a comprehensive re-positioning of the NSITF for enhanced social protection and qualitative service delivery to the Nigerian people.
6. Dr. Olufemi Adekanmbi: Project Coordinator for Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP)
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Olufemi Adekanmbi as the new Project Coordinator for the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP).
Dr. Adekanmbi is a former Commissioner for Special Duties, Culture and Tourism in Ondo State, and a member of the Nigerian Environmental Society (NES).
He holds a Doctorate degree in Environmental Management.
The President anticipates the exercise of competence, dedication, and professionalism in fulfilling the mission of the HYPREP to restore and revitalize communities impacted by hydrocarbon pollution, with a primary focus on Ogoniland in Nigeria.
7. Mr. Baffa Dan Agundi: Director-General of the National Productivity Centre (NPC)
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Baffa Dan Agundi as the new Director-General of the National Productivity Centre (NPC).
Mr. Dan Agundi is a former majority leader of the Kano State House of Assembly. He was also Principal Registrar of the Kano State High Court of Justice.
The President anticipates the Director-General’s utmost dedication and patriotic zeal in driving the Centre’s mandate of developing a national culture of excellence in operational efficiency and institutionalizing a performance-driven orientation toward measurable productivity in the citizenry for the overall enhancement of service delivery and quality of life across the nation.
8. Mr. Umar Ibrahim Mohammed: Director-General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA)
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Umar Ibrahim Mohammed as the new Director-General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA).
Mr. Mohammed is an architect, and also, a construction technology and environment professional.
The President expects improved outcomes in the agency’s objective of operating and maintaining hydrological stations nationwide, as well as carrying out groundwater exploration and monitoring using various scientific techniques in order to provide hydrological and hydrogeological data needed for planning, design, execution and management of water resources and allied projects.
9. Mr. Silas Agara: Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE)
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Silas Agara as the new Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE).
Mr. Agara is an entrepreneur and sports administrator who previously served as the Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State.
The President anticipates an overhaul of the NDE for optimal performance in designing and implementing programmes to combat mass unemployment.
10. Mr. Tosin Adeyanju: Executive Secretary of the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF)
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Tosin Adeyanju as the new Executive Secretary of the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF).
Mr. Adeyanju is an accomplished administrator, and good governance advocate.
The President expects the new Chief Executive Officer to ensure transparency and efficiency in the operations of the agency to actualize the objective of the NLTF as a driver of good causes in Nigeria.
11. Mr. Saleh Abubakar: Director-General of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW)
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Saleh Abubakar as the new Director-General of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW).
Mr. Abubakar is a highly experienced public administrator with decades of experience across several sectors.
The President expects diligence and dedication in driving the agency’s mandate of empowering communities to combat land degradation, enhance food security, and build resilience to climate change through sustainable interventions and education.
12. Mr. Idris Ajimobi: Senior Special Assistant to the President on Livestock Development
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Idris Ajimobi as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Livestock Development (Office of the President).
The appointment follows the recent inauguration of the Presidential Committee on Implementation of Livestock Reforms and the establishment of a new Ministry of Livestock Development.
The President seeks to harness and develop Nigeria’s agricultural potential, including the animal husbandry ecosystem, to spur sustainable economic growth, create industries and jobs, and eradicate violent conflicts between farmers and herders over time.
The President expects efficient coordination and liaison on matters relating to this critical sector.
13. Senator Bashir Lado Mohammed: Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Senator Bashir Lado Mohammed as Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters (Office of the President).
Mr. Mohammed is an experienced politician and businessman from Kano State.
He is a former Senator representing Kano Central and former Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP).
The President expects that the new Special Adviser on Senate Matters will deploy his immense experience for enhanced synergy between the Executive and the Legislature and for improved government performance.
