Tinubu Appoints New Executives For NUC, NEPAD, Others

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December 6, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of new Chief Executive Officers for several key institutions in the country.

These include the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), the Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (SMDF/PAGMI), and the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD).

The announcement was made by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement issued on Friday.

The statement, titled ‘President Tinubu Announces Key Appointments to NUC, NERDC, NEPAD, and SMDF,’ details the appointments, including the appointment of Professor Abdullahi Ribadu, a visiting professor at the NUC, as the new Executive Secretary of the organization.

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The statement read in part, “Prof. Ribadu is an expert in veterinary reproduction and has served as vice chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Yola, and the Sule Lamido University, Jigawa State.

“President Tinubu appointed Prof. Salisu Shehu as Executive Secretary of the NERDC.

“Prof Shehu is a renowned academic in educational and human Psychology.”

Shehu played a key role in founding the School of Continuing Education at Bayero University, Kano, and served as the Vice-Chancellor of Al-Istiqamah University, Kano.

The President also announced the appointment of Jabiru Abdullahi Tsauri as the National Coordinator of NEPAD.

Jabiru Tsauri holds a Master’s degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy from Ahmadu Bello University.

He is an experienced administrator with expertise in legislative affairs, global relations, and democratic governance, along with extensive experience in public service.

Finally, President Tinubu appointed Yazid Danfulani as the Executive Secretary of the SMDF/PAGMI.

Danfulani holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a Master’s in Arts and Management from the University of Hertfordshire, UK.

“He has extensive experience in Banking, Computing, and Business Administration.

“He once worked at the Central Bank of Nigeria and was also a Commissioner for Commerce and Industry in Zamfara State,” the Presidency says.

Onanuga noted that the President believes the appointees’ experience and track record will “bring a new sense of commitment, progress, and positive outcomes to fulfil Nigerians’ expectations of their respective organisations.”