In furtherance of his renewed hope agenda, President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, appointed more leaders for key agencies, with firm directive on efficient coordination and liaison on matters relating to the critical sectors.
The President’s spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement made available to journalists stated that .the new appointments include that of Sen. Bashir Lado Mohammed as his Special Adviser on Senate Matters.
“”Sen. Mohammed, an experienced politician and businessman from Kano State, represented Kano Central in the National Assembly and former Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP).
“”The President also approved the appointment of Mr. Idris Ajimobi as his Senior Special Assistant on Livestock Development. this followed recent inauguration of the Presidential Committee on Implementation of Livestock Reforms and the establishment of a new Ministry of Livestock Development””, it further states.. ‘
Adding that Tinubu 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””.
Also approved was 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. However, her appointment is subject to the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate.
Dr. Olufemi Adekanmbi was also appointed as the Project Coordinator for the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP); Mr. Jobson Ewalefoh as the new Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC); and Mr. Cornelius Adebayo as the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA).
Dr. Adekanmbi is a former Commissioner for Special Duties, Culture and Tourism in Ondo State, and a member of the Nigerian Environmental Society (NES), who holds a Doctorate degree in Environmental Management.
The President anticipates he will exercise his competence, dedication, and professionalism in fulfilling the mission of the HYPREP to restore and revitalise communities impacted by hydrocarbon pollution, with a primary focus on Ogoniland in Nigeria.
Similarly, Mr. Ewalefoh is a professional with years of experience in government and development organisations, in addition to expertise in public-private partnerships, public policy reform and development.
Adebayo is an engineer and also a community and social development expert.
The President expects the new CEO of NALDA to deploy his competence and experience in supporting and driving the growth and sustainability of Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
Another key appointment made by the President on Saturday was that of Dr Mainasara Umar Kogo as the 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 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).
