President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the weekend approved seven new appointments for various assignments in the MDAs.
The appointments were contained in separate statements issued by the Presidential Spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, in Abuja on Saturday, July 13.
+++ NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT TRIBUNAL
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.
+++ NEW DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE CONCESSION REGULATORY COMMISSION
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.
+++ NEW EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
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.
+++ NEW DIRECTOR-GENERAL, NATIONAL PENSION COMMISSION
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.
+++NEW DIRECTOR-GENERAL, NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF EMPLOYMENT, NDE
President Bola Tinubu has appointed a new Director-General for the National Directorate of Employment.
The President approved the appointment of Silas Agara as the new Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment, NDE.
Agara is an entrepreneur and sports administrator who previously served as the Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State.
+++NEW DG, NATIONAL POPULATION COMMISSION, NPC
President Bola Tinubu has appointed a new Director-General for the National Population Commission, NPC.
The new DG of NPC, 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.
+++ SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANT 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 appointments were contained in separate statements issued by the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, in Abuja on Saturday, July 13.
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.
