Tinubu appoints ex-Senate Presidents, SGF, and governors to strengthen federal institutions nationwide
Abuja, Nigeria (EPICSTORIAN)–President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed ex-senate presidents and other prominent Nigerians to head various federal government agencies.
The move is described as part of an ongoing effort to reform public institutions and enhance leadership across key sectors.
Among the appointees are former Senate President Ken Nnamani, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Anyim Pius Anyim, and former Governor of Katsina State Ibrahim Shehu Shema.
Ex-Senate Presidents Appointed to Lead Strategic Agencies
According to a statement issued on Friday by Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the appointments reflect Tinubu’s vision to revitalize federal agencies with experienced political and administrative figures.
Key Positions Assigned by Tinubu
The list includes individuals who have held significant national positions, notably ex-Senate Presidents and other top government veterans.
Ken Nnamani, one of Nigeria’s ex-Senate Presidents, has been appointed Chairman of the Nigerian Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies. His appointment is seen as a strategic move to leverage his legislative experience in national policy formulation and institutional development.
Another former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, was named Chairman of the National Merit Awards, a body that recognizes exceptional contributions to national development. His selection highlights Tinubu’s continued reliance on seasoned political figures, particularly ex-Senate Presidents, to lead national institutions.
Shema, the former Katsina State governor, will serve as Chairman of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), while Philip Shaibu, the former Deputy Governor of Edo State, has been appointed Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Sport.
Other notable appointments include:
- Isa Aremu – Director-General, Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies
- Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani – Managing Director, Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC)
- Asabe Vilita Bashir – Director-General, National Centre for Women’s Development
- Omobolanle Akinyemi-Obe – Director-General, National Senior Citizens Centre, Abuja
- Abubakar Umar Jarengol – Executive Director (Operations/Technical), NAIC
- Babaranti Ayandayo Rasheed – Executive Director (Finance/Admin), NAIC
- Professor Almustapha Alhaji Aliyu – Managing Director, NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML)
- Shuaibu Shehu Aliyu – Executive Secretary, National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-formal Education
- Kabir Abdullahi Barkiya – Chairman, Nigerian Agricultural Land Development Authority
- Tijjani Yahaya Kaura – Director-General, Centre for Citizenship and Leadership Training
- Abdullahi Mohammed – Executive Director (Monitoring and Implementation), Nigeria–Sao Tome Joint Development Authority
- Mohammed Lawal Ibrahim – Executive Director (Finance/Admin), Nigeria–Sao Tome Joint Development Authority
- Hamza Ibrahim Baba – National Program Manager, Government Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Program (GEEP)
- Joseph Haruna Kigbu – Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission
- Senator Jalo Zarami – Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission
- Segun Aina – Director-General, Academic Staff College of Nigeria
- Abubakar Adamu – Executive Secretary, Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria
This wave of appointments signifies President Tinubu’s commitment to reshaping governance with experienced hands, including ex-Senate Presidents and other established leaders, to ensure effective service delivery. The inclusion of high-profile figures suggests a blend of continuity and reform at the top levels of public administration.
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The strategic redistribution of leadership roles underlines the president’s intent to draw on proven political expertise to strengthen Nigeria’s institutional frameworks with knowledge-driven leadership.
