President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of 24 individuals to strategic national positions across key government agencies. Notably, 11 of the appointees are from Northern Nigeria, reflecting the administration’s commitment to regional balance and inclusive governance
The appointments, announced Friday, cover critical sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, and social development. Among the notable Northern appointees are:
- H.E. Ibrahim Shehu Shema (Katsina) – Chairman, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA)
- Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani (Zamfara) – Managing Director, Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC)
- Hamza Ibrahim Baba (Kano) – Programme Manager, Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP)
- Abubakar Umar Jarengol (Adamawa) – Executive Director, Operations, NAIC
- Barr. Sama’ila Audu (Katsina) – Executive Director, Administration, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF)
- Prof. Musa Garba Mai Tafsiri (Kebbi) – Executive Secretary, National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education
- Prof. Garba Hamidu Sharubutu (Benue) – Executive Secretary, Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria
- Abdullahi Mohammed (Katsina) – Executive Director, Finance & Administration, Nigeria–São Tomé and Príncipe Joint Development Authority
- Comrade Isa Aremu (Kwara) – Director-General, Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS)
- Sen. Tijjani Yahaya Kaura (Zamfara) – Director-General, Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre
- Sen. Engr. Kabir Abdullahi Barkiya (Katsina) – Chairman, Nigerian Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA)
A statement from the Presidency highlighted that the appointments were guided by the appointees’ alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration. It added that the selection process focused on capacity, expertise, and commitment to national development.
“The appointments reflect President Tinubu’s dedication to harnessing talent from all regions to drive Nigeria’s progress,” the statement read, hinting that additional appointments from the North are expected in the coming months.
Abubakar Umar Jarengol’s appointment as Executive Director, Operations at NAIC, was especially praised as a milestone for Adamawa State, with expectations that he will play a key role in strengthening the country’s agricultural insurance framework.
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