Tinubu Makes U-Turn, Gives Appointment to 2 ex-Federal Lawmakers, Others, Full List Emerges
- President Bola Tinubu has reversed the earlier report of retaining Muheeba Dankaka as the executive chairman of the FCC
- The presidency, in a statement on Monday evening, August 11, announced the appointment of Ayo Hulayat Omidiran, a former House of Representatives member, to head the commission
- President Tinubu also announced the appointment of Mohammed Musa as the FCC's secretary and other commissioners, representing each state in the country
President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of Ayo Hulayat Omidiran, a former House of Representatives member, as the new executive chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC).
The presidency, in a statement on Monday, August 11, explained that the former federal lawmaker was appointed as a successor to Muheeba Dankaka, “whose tenure was dogged by controversy.” Earlier reports indicated that the presidency retained the Dankaka, but the government immediately reversed the announcement.
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Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu's special adviser on information and strategy, disclosed that the president also appointed Mohammed Musa as secretary to the commission and retained Kayode Oladele, another former House of Representatives member, as a commissioner from Ogun.
It was disclosed that the president had appointed Oladele to serve as the acting chairman of the commission in 2024. President Tinubu also renewed the appointment of Abubakar Atiku Bunu as Kebbi's commissioner, Lawal Ya'u Ronu and Eludayo Eluyemi as commissioners representing Jigawa and Osun States. Also, Abdulwasiu Kayode Bawalla was reappointed as the commissioner representing Lagos.
List of appointments Tinubu made on Monday
Other commissioners appointed by Tinubu and their states are listed below:
- Hon. Obina Oriaku, Abia
- Mrs. Bema Olvadi Madayi, Adamawa
- Obongawan Dora Ebong, Akwa–Ibom
- Hon. Nnoli Nkechi Gloria, Anambra
- Babangida Adamu Gwana, Bauchi
- Sir Tonye Okio, Bayelsa
- Aligba Eugene Tarkende, Benue
- Engr.Modu Mustapha, Borno
- Dr. Stella Odey Ekpo, Cross River
- Ederin Lovette Idisi, Delta
- Barr. Nwokpor Vincent Nduka, Ebonyi
- Hon. Chief Victor Sabor Edoror, Edo
- Hon. Sola Fokanle, Ekiti
- Peter Eze, Enugu
- Ibrahim Baba Mairiga, Gombe
- Hon. Jerry Alagbaoso, Imo
- Ruth Jumai Ango, Kaduna
- Muhammad Awwal Nayya, Kano
- Hon. Anas Isah, Katsina
- Bello Idris Eneye, Kogi
- Dr. Ibrahim Abdullahi, Kwara
- Alh. Isah Jibrin, Niger
- Comrade Ajimudu Bola, Ondo
- Prince Ayodeji Abas Aleshinloye, Oyo
- Hon. Pam Bolman, Plateau
- Aaron Chukwuemeka, Rivers
- Alh. Aminu Tambar, Sokoto
- Comrade Bobboi Bala Kaigama, Taraba
- Hon. Jibir Maigari, Yobe
- Sani Garba, Zamfara
- Solomon Ayuba Dagami, FCT
See the full statement here:
The appointments were part of the series of restructuring across government agencies and parastatals that President Tinubu has been making since he resumed office on May 29. Tinubu's reforms have gone beyond just administration to policies since resuming office.
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Tinubu announces fresh appointment for Abiola's daughter
Legit.ng earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu has announced a fresh appointment for Rinsola Abiola, the daughter of the late democracy hero, MKO Abiola.
The young Abiola, who has been serving as SSA to Tinubu, was promoted by the president as the DG of the CLTC.
Abiola's appointment came just one month after President Tinubu gave an appointment to Mohammed Babangida, son of former President Ibrahim Babangida.
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