President Tinubu has approved the appointments of board chairpersons, chief executive officers for 42 federal organizations, and a secretary to the Civil Defence, Immigration, and Prisons Services Board.
In a statement issued Thursday by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, it was confirmed that the appointments take immediate effect.
President Tinubu emphasized that the roles of board chairpersons are non-executive and directed them to avoid interfering with the management of their respective organizations.
Among the significant appointments are:
- Hillard Eta as Chairman of the National Youth Service Corps
- Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi as Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs
- Abdullahi Ganduje as Chairman of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria
- Dr. Kayode Opeifa as Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation
- Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi as Chairman of the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion
The appointments span various sectors, including healthcare, education, technology, and infrastructure, signifying a commitment to strengthening governance and service delivery.
This development also reflects the administration’s strategy to enhance public service efficiency while promoting national development.