President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of 21 distinguished Nigerians to lead various federal agencies, aiming to bolster public sector reforms and enhance institutional efficiency.
In a statement issued on Friday, Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed the new appointments, which include high-profile political figures such as former Senate President Ken Nnamani, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Anyim Pius Anyim, ex-Katsina State Governor Ibrahim Shehu Shema, and former Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu.
Onanuga stated that the appointments reflect President Tinubu’s commitment to “improve government reforms and rejuvenate public institutions.”
Among the notable designations:
Ibrahim Shema has been named Chairman of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA).
Philip Shaibu takes over as Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Sport.
Anyim Pius Anyim will serve as Chairman of the National Merit Awards.
Ken Nnamani has been appointed Chairman of the Nigerian Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies.
Full List of Appointees and Their Designations:
1. Ken Nnamani – Chairman, Nigerian Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies
2. Ibrahim Shehu Shema – Chairman, Federal Capital Development Authority
3. Anyim Pius Anyim – Chairman, National Merit Awards
4. Philip Shaibu – Director-General, Nigerian Institute of Sport
5. Isa Aremu – Director-General, Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies
6. Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani – Managing Director, Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC)
7. Asabe Vilita Bashir – Director-General, National Centre for Women’s Development
8. Omobolanle Akinyemi-Obe – Director-General, National Senior Citizens Centre, Abuja
9. Abubakar Umar Jarengol – Executive Director (Operations/Technical), NAIC
10. Babaranti Ayandayo Rasheed – Executive Director (Finance and Administration), NAIC
11. Professor Almustapha Alhaji Aliyu – Managing Director, NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML)
12. Shuaibu Shehu Aliyu – Executive Secretary, National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education
13. Kabir Abdullahi Barkiya – Chairman, Nigerian Agricultural Land Development Authority
14. Tijjani Yahaya Kaura – Director-General, Centre for Citizenship and Leadership Training
15. Abdullahi Mohammed – Executive Director (Monitoring and Implementation), Nigeria–Sao Tome Joint Development Authority
16. Mohammed Lawal Ibrahim – Executive Director (Finance/Admin), Nigeria–Sao Tome Joint Development Authority
17. Hamza Ibrahim Baba – National Program Manager, Government Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Program (GEEP)
18. Joseph Haruna Kigbu – Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission
19. Senator Jalo Zarami – Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission
20. Segun Aina – Director-General, Academic Staff College of Nigeria
21. Abubakar Adamu – Executive Secretary, Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria
The appointments come amid ongoing efforts by the Tinubu administration to reposition key institutions for better performance and accountability.
