Federal Boards Reshaped: President Tinubu Announces Strategic Appointments

By Mohammed Bello Doka 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made key appointments to federal boards and agencies, signaling a renewed focus on efficiency and accountability. A total of 42 board chairpersons, CEOs, and other key officials have been appointed to drive progress and reform across critical sectors.

Here is the full list of appointees and their portfolios:

1. Hon. Hillard Eta – Chairman, National Youth Service Corps, Ministry of Youth Development (Cross River).


2. Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi – Chairman, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (Lagos).


3. H.E. Abdullahi U. Ganduje – Chairman, Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, Ministry of Aviation (Kano).


4. Sen. Surajudeen Bashiru Ajibola – Chairman, National Sugar Development Council (Osun).


5. H.E. Sulaiman Argungu – Chairman, Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading Company (Kebbi).


6. Sen. Magnus Abe – Chairman, National Agency for Great Green Wall (Rivers).


7. Barr. Festus Fuanter – Chairman, National Teachers Institute (Plateau).


8. Raji Kazeem Kolawole – Director-General, National Board for Technology Incubation (Oyo).


9. Chief Victor Tombari Giadom – Chairman, Nigerian Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (Rivers).


10. Comrade Mustapha Salihu – Chairman, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (Adamawa).


11. Hon. Hamma Adama Ali Kumo – Chairman, Industrial Training Fund (Gombe).


12. Donatus Enyinnah Nwankpa – Chairman, Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (Abia).


13. Sen. Abubakar Maikafi – Chairman, Sheda Science and Technology Complex (Bauchi).


14. H.E. Nasiru Gawuna – Chairman, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (Kano).


15. Sen. Tokunbo Afikuyomi – Chairman, National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (Lagos).


16. Chief D. J. Kekemeke – Chairman, Nigerian Postal Service (Ondo).


17. Hon. Musa Sarkin Adar – Chairman, National Inland Waterways Authority (Sokoto).


18. Prof. Abdulkarim Kana Abubakar – Chairman, National Steel Council (Nasarawa).


19. Hon. Garba Datti Muhammad – Chairman, National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (Kaduna).


20. Mu’azu Bawa Rijau – Chairman, National Bio-Safety Management Agency (Niger).


21. Hon. Durosimi Meseko – Chairman, Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (Kogi).


22. Hajia Zainab A. Ibrahim – Chairman, Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe (Taraba).


23. Dr. Kayode Isiak Opeifa – Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation (Lagos).


24. Aare (Hon.) Durotolu Oyebode Bankole – Chairman, Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti (Ogun).


25. Mr. Abdullahi Dayo Israel – Chairman, Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta (Lagos).


26. Dr. Mrs. Mary Alile Idele – Chairman, Federal Medical Centre, Asaba (Edo).


27. Nze Chidi Duru (OON) – Chairman, Federal Medical Centre, Lokoja (Anambra).


28. Hon. Emma Eneukwu – Chairman, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri (Enugu).


29. Major Gen. Jubril Abdulmalik (Rtd) – Secretary, Civil Defence, Immigration and Prisons Services Board (Kano).


30. Mr. Uguru Mathew Ofoke – Chairman, Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia (Ebonyi).


31. Barr. Felix Chukwumenoye Morka – Chairman, Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa (Delta).


32. Alh. Bashir Usman Gumel – Chairman, Federal Medical Centre, Yola (Jigawa).


33. Dr. Ijeoma Arodiogbu – Chairman, David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital, Uburu (Imo).


34. Chief Edward Omo-Erewa – Chairman, National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (Edo).


35. Yusuf Hamisu Abubakar – Chairman, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (Kaduna).


36. Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori – Chairman, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi (Borno).


37. Hon. Lawal M. Liman – Chairman, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria (Kaduna).


38. Dr. Abubakar Isa Maiha – Chairman, Federal Medical Centre, Katsina (Katsina).


39. Isa Sadiq Achida – Chairman, Raw Materials Research and Development Council (Sokoto).


40. Dr. Mohammed Gusau Hassan – Chairman, Federal Medical Centre, Birnin Kudu (Zamfara).


41. Hon. Yahuza Ado Inuwa – Chairman, National Building and Road Research Institute (Nasarawa).


42. Amb. Abubakar Shehu Wurno – Chairman, Sokoto-Rima River Basin Development Authority (Sokoto).


43. Augustine Chukwu Umahi – Chairman, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (Ebonyi).


44. Engr. Babatunde Fakoyede – Chairman, Federal Scholarship Board (Ekiti).


45. Hon. Shola Olofin – Chairman, Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (Ekiti).



President Tinubu reiterated that the positions of the chairpersons are non-executive, and he urged them not to interfere in the daily operations of their respective organizations. This directive underscores the President's commitment to ensuring seamless and efficient governance.


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