President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has recently made significant appointments to key federal agencies, aiming to enhance their leadership and operational effectiveness.
Professor Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu has been appointed as the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC). A distinguished expert in veterinary reproduction, Prof. Ribadu has previously served as Vice Chancellor at both the Federal University of Technology, Yola, and Sule Lamido University in Jigawa State.
In the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), Professor Salisu Shehu has been named Executive Secretary. Prof. Shehu is renowned for his contributions to educational and human psychology.
President Tinubu has also appointed new leadership for the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) in Nigeria, though specific details about the appointees were not disclosed in the available sources.
Additionally, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, has been appointed as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, effective August 14, 2024. Mrs. Walson-Jack has an extensive career in the civil service, having served in various ministries, including Power, Water Resources, and Education.
These appointments reflect President Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening the leadership across critical sectors, with the goal of driving national development and fulfilling the expectations of Nigerians.
