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Adedoyin commends Tinubu’s reward system, hails appointment of Sanni, Olusona

Adedoyin commends Tinubu’s reward system, hails appointment of Sanni, Olusona

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By Mufutau Ojo

Alhaji Raheem Adedoyin, a veteran journalist and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has commended President Bola Tinubu for putting in place a reward system for party stalwarts.

He gave the commendation in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Saturday.

Adedoyin was reacting to the appointment of Hajia Bilikisu Sanni and Bishop Bunmi Olusona as Executive Director and non executive Director of the board of the newly created North Central Development Commission.

The former Information Commissioner in Kwara described both appointments as well deserved.

He expressed gratitude to the president for always honouring Kwara in federal appointments and distribution of infrastructure projects.

” I don’t think we are celebrating these appointments enough.

” We should; it is not just that two Kwarans were appointed to federal positions of political significance, the appointees belong to the genre of politicians often overlooked in national appointments.

” They are homegrown, active at home and well-grounded in community development,” he said.

Their appointments, he said, came in the wake of similar federal recognition of prominent stakeholders such as former Kwara Executive Council member, Abdullateef Alakawa, and Chairman of APC in Kwara, Sunday Fagbemi.

Adedoyin said he was excited by the appointments given to home-based politicians as it was in tandem with the case he made to Tinubu as then APC presidential candidate when he visited Kwara in 2023.

He recalled that he had canvassed at his parley with APC stakeholders in Ilorin that recognition and patronage be given to stakeholders and politicians who toil at home for the party’s electoral success.

He thanked the president for responding positively to his request.

Adedoyin also thanked Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq and the home leadership of the party for its unrelenting quest for a good deal for Kwara at the federal level.

” There are just so many interests at stake and fierce power play at work. This is a lesson for all of us in party politics.

” We all cannot get political appointments at the same time; yours will come in different ways,” he said.(NAN)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz

NSE lauds Tinubu on appointment of seasoned professionals at NNPC Ltd

NSE lauds Tinubu on appointment of seasoned professionals at NNPC Ltd

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Appointment

By Angela Atabo

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing seasoned professionals to lead the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC).

NSEs’ President, Margaret Oguntala, stated this in a statement on Wednesday, in Abuja, describing the move as “putting the right peg in the right hole.”

Oguntala praised Tinubu for ensuring that individuals with vast engineering, technical and leadership experience would manage affairs in the NNPC Ltd.

She emphasised that the new leadership would usher in a transformative era for NNPC Ltd, fostering efficiency, transparency, and innovation in the oil and gas sector.

“NSE extends heartfelt congratulations to President Tinubu, on the appointment of Bashir Bayo Ojulari, as the new Group Chief Executive Officer.

“Ahmadu Musa Kida, as Non-Executive Chairman of NNPC Ltd and other board members.

“This significant decision underscores the President’s unwavering commitment to revitalising NNPC Ltd and enhances the energy security of Nigeria through the oil and gas sector.

“I commend President Tinubu for ensuring that individuals with vast engineering, technical, and leadership experience are at the helm of NNPC Ltd,’’ she said.

She said that the move aligned with global best practices in energy governance.

Oguntala said that the strategic appointment was pivotal to achieving sustainable energy security, infrastructural growth, and economic development.

She further expressed optimism that the new leadership would usher in a transformative era for NNPC Ltd, fostering efficiency, transparency, and innovation in the oil and gas sector.

She said that NSE remained committed to supporting the administration’s drive toward national development and energy sustainability.

According to her, NSE looks forward to a fruitful collaboration with NNPC Ltd under its new leadership.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Dorcas Jonah/Kevin Okunzuwa

Tinubu appoints board chairmen for NTA, Automotive Council, others

Tinubu appoints board chairmen for NTA, Automotive Council, others

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By Salif Atojoko

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the Board Chairman of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).

The President also approved the appointment of Hon. Fatuhu Buhari from Katsina State as the Director-General of the National Agricultural Seed Council, Mr Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said in a statement on Friday.

The President further appointed Malam Muhammad Massan, APC State Chairman, as Bauchi State – Board Chairman, Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute, Ilorin, and Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, APC State Chairman, Kano State, as Board Chairman, Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service.

Others are: Dr Austian Agada, APC State Chairman, Benue State, Board Chairman, National Agricultural Seed Council; Hon. Macdonald Ebere, APC State Chairman, Imo State, Board Chairman, Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology, Lagos.

The President also appointed Mr Ubong Ntukekpo, APC State Chairman, Akwa Ibom, Board Chairman, National Institute for Freshwater Fish, New Bussa; Chief Emma Eneukwu, Deputy Chairman (South) of the APC, Board Chairman, National Automotive Development Council.

Mr Aminu Bobi, APC State Chairman, Niger, was appointed Board Chairman, National Library of Nigeria, just as Pharm. Abass Olayide, APC State Chairman, Oyo State, was appointed Board Chairman, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kaduna.

In the same vein, Tinubu appointed Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka, APC State Chairman, Yobe, Board Chairman, Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre; Mr Benjamin Omale, APC State Chairman, Benue State, Board Chairman, National Orthopedic Hospital, Enugu.

Also, Mr Rufus Bature, APC State Chairman, Plateau, was appointed Board Chairman, Nigerian Coal Corporation; Alhaji Abubakar Kana, APC State Chairman, Kebbi State, Board Chairman, Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies.

Hon. Donatus Nwankpa, APC National Working Committee Member, from Abia, is now Board Chairman, Project Development Institute; Mr Mustapha Salihu, APC State Chairman, Adamawa, Board Chairman, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons.

Dr Kingsley Ononogbu, APC State Chairman, Abia, is now Board Chairman, National Parks Headquarters; Alhaji Abdulmalik Usman, APC State Chairman, Federal Capital Territory, Board Chairman, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Ibadan.

Hon. Ibrahim El-Sudi, APC State Chairman, Taraba State, has also been appointed Board Chairman, Environmental Health Registration Council of Nigeria; Mr Sola Elesin, APC State Chairman, Ekiti State, Board Chairman, Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geosciences.

The President appointed Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, APC State Chairman, Edo, Board Chairman, Federal College of Agriculture, Akure; Alhaji Tukur Umar Danfulani, APC State Chairman, Zamfara, Board Chairman, Federal Medical Centre, Azare.

Also appointed were Hon. Aminu Sani Gumel, APC State Chairman, Jigawa as Board Chairman, Federal College of Produce Inspection and Stored Products Technology, Kano, and Barr Idris Shuaibu, APC State Chairman, Adamawa, Board Chairman, Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Ibadan.(NAN)

Edited by Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma

AU appoints Kabir, former Surveyors Council Registrar, Ambassador for 2063 Agenda

AU appoints Kabir, former Surveyors Council Registrar, Ambassador for 2063 Agenda

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By Olawunmi Ashafa

The African Union (AU) has nominated Malam Mohammed Kabir, immediate past Registrar of the Surveyors Council of Nigeria, as Ambassador to promote the AU Agenda 2063.

The nomination was conveyed in a letter signed by Amb. Amara Thecla Orakwe, Chairperson, Nomination and Screening Committee of the AU.

“This nomination acknowledges and celebrates your exceptional leadership qualities, diplomatic acumen, and unwavering commitment to advancing the goals set forth to achieve the AU Agenda 2063.

“The AU Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Assembly holds a position of profound significance as a diplomatic platform where individuals of substantial influence and impact are carefully selected, endorsed, and entrusted with the duty of representing Africa on a global scale,” the letter said.

It explained that as appointed representative of Agenda 2063, Ambassadors are tasked with advocating for policies and initiatives that propel the Agenda’s overarching objectives, both within the African Continent and on the international arena.

Through their collective expertise and astuteness, they contribute towards crafting strategies and frameworks that address the continent’s most pressing challenges while harnessing its abundant opportunities.

“In your role as Ambassador, you will assume a pivotal position in fostering cross-border collaboration, driving economic growth, and championing the interests of the African continent on the world stage.

“Your wealth of experience and specialised knowledge will, undoubtedly, prove instrumental in propelling progress towards realising the visionary ideals encapsulated within the AU Agenda 2063 Framework,” the letter further said.

Introduced in 2013, Agenda 2063 stands as Africa’s blueprint for economic and human development, encompassing seven Aspirations that collectively embody “The Africa We Want.”

Positioned prominently at the second aspiration is the vision of “An integrated continent, politically united and founded upon the principles of Pan Africanism and Africa’s Renaissance”.

That sentiment, the letter said, “resonates deeply with the convictions of Africa’s founding fathers in 1963 and remains as pertinent today as ever”.

It said that realising the transformative potential of Agenda 2063 necessitated the active engagement of all stakeholders across the continent.

“To actualise the AU’s vision of ‘an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and acting as a dynamic force in the global arena,’ concerted action is imperative on various fronts.

“In the light of the aforementioned, and as part of our ongoing endeavours to advance the AU Agenda 2063 within Africa, it is with immense pleasure that we acknowledge your fulfillment of the rigorous criteria established by the Assembly to receive the esteemed title of Ambassador from the aforementioned organisation.

“This nomination serves as a testament to your remarkable contributions and achievements, and we extend our heartfelt congratulations on this meritorious recognition.

We anticipate collaborating closely with you to realise our shared objectives and pave the way for a prosperous and harmonious future guided by the tenets of the AU Agenda 2063,” the letter added.

It urged him to expedite the essential logistics and administrative preparations for the conferment and investiture of the honour that would induct him into the Ambassadorial Assembly team.

The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), reports that Kabir, a former Surveyor-General of Katsina State, is currently the Chairperson of International Federation of Surveyors-Africa Regional Network.

He is also Co-Chairman, African Land Surveyors Forum and the African representative in China-Africa Geospatial Information Cooperation with Headquarters in Deqing, China.

The nominee is a registered surveyor, a fellow of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors, a fellow of the Chartered Institute for Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria, and member of the Institute of Directors.

Kabir was also chairman of Forum of States Surveyors–General of Nigeria and, for more than a decade, had remained an active and renowned professional in the fields of surveying.

He has also been involved in geoinformatics and land administration, and in leadership, policy and inclusive development.

From 2015-2016, Kabir represented the West African subregion in the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Africa Taskforce on Review of Africa Action Plan.

In 2018, he represented Africa at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe/ Technical Chamber of Greece 1st International Interdisciplinary Conference at Athens, Greece.

In 2023, he was among the five persons selected to launch the African Union Land Governance Strategy, at the African Union Commission, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

In 2024, he presented the African SDG Vision during the 1st United Nations Global Geospatial Information Knowledge and Innovation Conference, at Deqing Geospatial City, China and among others.

In Nigeria, Kabir remains versatile on issues related to Nigeria’s land policy and reforms.

He served in the National Economic Council (NEC) subcommittee for the review of the Presidential Technical Committee on Land Reform (PTCLR) Land Use Act Draft Regulations 2015- 2017.

He is credited with piloting the UN-Habitat-Global Land Tool Network (GLTN) pilot project on development and implementation of fit-for-purpose land administration in Nigeria.

For many years he has been making significant contributions in the National Council on Land, Housing and Urban Development and other national land conferences across the country.

In 2024, he was the convener of the 1ST African Women Land Professional Associations Conference at Dar -es- Salaam, Tanzania

Also, in 2023, he convened the first High-level Forum Meeting of Presidents of land professional associations in Africa at the AU Commission Headquarters, Addis Ababa.

NAN further reports that Kabir was a resource person at the 2019 World Bank Land and Poverty Conference Masterclass on Fit-for- Purpose Cadastre, World Bank Headquarters, Washington DC.

The nominee was also a panellist at the 1st United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress, Africa side event, Deqing, China in 2018.

Kabir attended the Senior Executive Course 44 at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Kuru where he obtained the membership of the national institute, mni. (NAN)

Edited by Folasade Adeniran

Group urges FG to appoint Minister of state for youth

Group urges FG to appoint Minister of state for youth

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By Olasunkanmi Onifade

The Concerned Northern Youth Stakeholders have appealed to the Federal Government to appoint a Minister of State for Youth Development from Northern Nigeria.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the group’s Coordinator, Usman Doshiro, in Abuja.

He stated that such an appointment would facilitate the seamless execution of policies targeted at youth across all geopolitical zones, thereby fulfilling the administration’s promises ahead of 2027.

“Nigeria’s youth are diverse, and ensuring equitable leadership across regions will foster national unity and inclusiveness in youth policies.

“Given the enormous responsibility of the Ministry, appointing a Minister of State from the North will complement the efforts of Hon. Olawande and help in reaching more youth, especially in rural areas,” Doshiro said.

He further stated that the youth constituency remains the strongest pillar of support, adding that the appointment would inspire and mobilise young Nigerians towards national development, unity, and progress.

Doshiro reiterated the President’s commitment to youth empowerment and national transformation, stating that young people eagerly anticipate this strategic decision.

This, he added would reinforce the Renewed Hope Agenda and keep Nigeria’s youth actively engaged in nation-building.

“We are particularly grateful for the energetic and result-driven approach of the Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande.

“Under his leadership, we have seen a renewed focus on youth inclusivity, skills development, entrepreneurship, and leadership opportunities.

“However, to further strengthen the Ministry of Youth Development and ensure greater regional balance, deeper grassroots engagement, and expanded impact, we humbly appeal for the appointment of a Minister of State for Youth Development from Northern Nigeria,” he said. (NAN)

Edited by Tosin Kolade

Tinubu appoints Shamsedeen Ogunjimi Accountant General of the Federation

Tinubu appoints Shamsedeen Ogunjimi Accountant General of the Federation

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Appointment

By Salif Atojoko

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection processes.

His appointment, approved on Tuesday, takes effect from March 7, 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Spokesman, said in a statement.

Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madehin’s successor last December.

“A selection committee later picked him through a competitive, rigorous, and merit-based process involving Directors of Accounts in the Federal Civil Service.

“The committee conducted the process through three stages: a written assessment, an ICT proficiency test, and oral interview.

“The selection process underscores President Tinubu’s commitment to promoting transparency, excellence, and competence in key public service positions,” said the statement.

Ogunjimi graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy.

He also obtained a Master’s in Accounting and Finance from the University of Lagos.

He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.

Tinubu congratulated Ogunjimi on his appointment and urged him to discharge his duties in the service of Nigeria with integrity, professionalism, and dedication to Nigeria’s service. (NAN)

Edited by Joe Idika

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