Tinubu Appoints Ganduje Chairman of FAAN, Names 41 Others to Key Positions

President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of 42 new chairpersons for various federal agencies, alongside a new secretary for the Civil Defence, Immigration, and Prisons Services Board. Additionally, a new Managing Director for the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) and a Director-General for the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) have also been appointed.

These appointments, which were made public in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, are effective immediately.

Key highlights include the appointment of Hon. Hillard Eta (from Cross River) as Chairman of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), and Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi (from Lagos) as Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA). Former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has been named Chairman of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

Other significant appointments include Sen. Magnus Abe (Rivers) as Chairman of the National Agency for Great Green Wall, and Sen. Surajudeen Bashiru Ajibola (Osun) as Chairman of the National Sugar Development Council. Raji Kazeem Kolawole (Oyo) has been appointed Director-General of the National Board for Technology Incubation.

In his message to the newly appointed chairpersons, President Tinubu reminded them that their roles are non-executive in nature. He emphasized that they are tasked with providing strategic leadership and oversight to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of their respective agencies, without meddling in day-to-day management.

These appointments reflect President Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening governance frameworks and promoting national development through effective and competent leadership.

Here is a full list of the 42 appointees and the agencies they will head:

1. Hon. Hillard Eta – Chairman, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
2. Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi – Chairman, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA)
3. H.E. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje – Chairman, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)
4. Sen. Surajudeen Bashiru Ajibola – Chairman, National Sugar Development Council
5. H.E. Sulaiman Argungu – Chairman, Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading Company
6. Sen. Magnus Abe – Chairman, National Agency for Great Green Wall
7. Barr. Festus Fuanter – Chairman, National Teachers Institute
8. Raji Kazeem Kolawole – Director-General, National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI)
9. Chief Victor Tombari Giadom – Chairman, Nigerian Institute of Educational Planning and Administration
10. Comrade Mustapha Salihu – Chairman, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria
11. Hon. Hamma Adama Ali Kumo – Chairman, Industrial Training Fund
12. Donatus Enyinnah Nwankpa – Chairman, Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology
13. Sen. Abubakar Maikafi – Chairman, Sheda Science and Technology Complex
14. H.E. Nasiru Gawuna – Chairman, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria
15. Sen. Tokunbo Afikuyomi – Chairman, National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion
16. Chief D.J. Kekemeke – Chairman, Nigerian Postal Service
17. Hon. Musa Sarkin Adar – Chairman, National Inland Waterways Authority
18. Prof. Abdulkarim Kana Abubakar – Chairman, National Steel Council
19. Hon. Garba Datti Muhammad – Chairman, National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA)
20. Mu’azu Bawa Rijau – Chairman, National Bio-Safety Management Agency
21. Hon. Durosimi Meseko – Chairman, Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute
22. Hajia Zainab A. Ibrahim – Chairman, Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe
23. Dr. Kayode Isiak Opeifa – Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation
24. Aare (Hon.) Durotolu Oyebode Bankole – Chairman, Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti
25. Mr. Abdullahi Dayo Israel – Chairman, Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta
26. Dr. Mrs. Mary Alile Idele – Chairman, Federal Medical Centre, Asaba
27. Nze Chidi Duru (OON) – Chairman, Federal Medical Centre, Lokoja
28. Hon. Emma Eneukwu – Chairman, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri
29. Major Gen. Jubril Abdulmalik (Rtd) – Secretary, Civil Defence, Immigration, and Prisons Services Board
30. Mr. Uguru Mathew Ofoke – Chairman, Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia
31. Barr. Felix Chukwumenoye Morka – Chairman, Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa
32. Alh. Bashir Usman Gumel – Chairman, Federal Medical Centre, Yola
33. Dr. Ijeoma Arodiogbu – Chairman, David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital, Uburu, Ebonyi State
34. Chief Edward Omo-Erewa – Chairman, National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency
35. Yusuf Hamisu Abubakar – Chairman, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
36. Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori – Chairman, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State
37. Hon. Lawal M. Liman – Chairman, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika, Zaria, Kaduna State
38. Dr. Abubakar Isa Maiha – Chairman, Federal Medical Centre, Katsina
39. Isa Sadiq Achida – Chairman, Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC)
40. Dr. Mohammed Gusau Hassan – Chairman, Federal Medical Centre, Birnin Kudu
41. Hon. Yahuza Ado Inuwa – Chairman, National Building and Road Research Institute
42. Amb. Abubakar Shehu Wurno – Chairman, Sokoto-Rima River Basin Development Authority