President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointment

The statement noted that Prof. Salisu Shehu had been appointed by the president as the Executive Secretary of the NERDC. Tinubu Appoints Executive Secretary, New CEOs For Education Agencies NUC, NERDC, NEPAD, SMDF.....Read Full Article>>

President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of Prof Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu, as the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC).

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

According to the statement, President Tinubu also announced the appointment of chief executive officers for 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 Development (NEPAD).

Ribadu, until his appointment was, a visiting professor at the NUC, according to the statement, adding that he is an expert in veterinary reproduction.

He has served as Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Yola, and the Sule Lamido University, Jigawa State.

The statement noted that Prof. Salisu Shehu had been appointed by the president as the Executive Secretary of the NERDC.

Prof Shehu, the statement noted is a renowned academic in educational and human Psychology. “He was instrumental in establishing the School of Continuing Education at Bayero University, Kano, and was the Vice-Chancellor of Al-Istiqamah University, Kano.

“The President also announced Jabiru Salisu Abdullahi Tsauri’s appointment as the National Coordinator of NEPAD.

“Jabilu Tsauri holds a Master’s in International Affairs and Diplomacy from Ahmadu Bello University. He is a seasoned administrator with expertise in legislative affairs, global affairs, and democratic governance and vast experience in public service.

“Lastly, the President appointed Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani as the Executive Secretary of the SMDF/PAGMI.

“Yazid Danfulani holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a Master’s in Arts and Management from the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom.

“He has extensive experience in Banking, Computing, and Business Administration,” the statement noted. “He once worked at the Central Bank of Nigeria and was also a Commissioner for Commerce and Industry in Zamfara State.

“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,” the statement partly read.