President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new leaders for 10 federal agencies and a national project.
On Saturday, Ajuri Ngelale, presidential spokesperson, announced the appointments in a series of press statements.
Some of the appointments are subject to senate confirmation.
ADEYANJU TO HEAD NLTF
Tinubu appointed Tosin Adeyanju as the new executive secretary of the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF).
“Adeyanju is an accomplished administrator and good governance advocate,” the statement reads.
“The President expects the new Chief Executive Officer to ensure transparency and efficiency in the operations of the agency to actualise the objective of the NLTF as a driver of good causes in Nigeria.”
OLOWORARAN APPOINTED TO HEAD PenCom
The president appointed Omolola Oloworaran as the new director-general (DG) of the National Pension Commission (PenCom).
Ngelale said Oloworaran’s appointment is subject to senate confirmation.
“Ms Oloworaran is a finance and banking expert with many years of experience,” the statement said.
“The President anticipates goal-oriented leadership to drive efficiency and superlative performance in the National Pension Commission as the prime regulator of the Nigerian pension industry.”
AGARA APPOINTED NDE DG
Ngelale said Tinubu also approved the appointment of Silas Agara as the new DG of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE).
Agara previously served as the deputy governor of Nasarawa state under Umaru Tanko Al-Makura and was also a former special adviser on sports.
The presidential spokesperson said Tinubu anticipates an overhaul of the NDE under Agara for optimal performance in designing and implementing programmes to combat mass unemployment in the country.
UMAR MOHAMMED IS NEW NIHSA DG
Tinubu approved the appointment of Umar Mohammed as the DG of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA).
“Mr. Mohammed is an architect, and also, a construction technology and environment professional,” the statement said.
“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 the planning, design, execution, and management of water resources and allied projects.”
DAN AGUNDI TO LEAD NPC
Also, the president approved the appointment of Baffa Dan Agundi as the new DG of the National Productivity Centre (NPC).
Dan Agundi was a former majority leader of the Kano state house of assembly.
He was also the principal registrar of the Kano high court of justice.
Ngelale said the president anticipates the DG’s utmost dedication and patriotic zeal in driving the centre’s mandate of developing a national culture of excellence in operational efficiency.
According to Ngelale, Tinubu also expects a performance-driven orientation toward measurable productivity in the citizenry for the overall enhancement of service delivery and quality of life across the nation.
UMAR KOGO TO OVERSEE CCT
Mainasara Umar Kogo was appointed as chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).
“Kogo is a seasoned lawyer and analyst in the fields of law, security, economy, politics, and international diplomacy,” the statement said.
“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).”
EWALEFOH TO HEAD ICRC
Ngelale also said Jobson Ewalefoh has been appointed as the new DG of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC).
“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,” Ngelale said.
The presidential spokesperson said the appointment is subject to
