President Tinubu appoints new executives for NUC, NERDC, and NEPAD 

This was disclosed in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the President on Information & Strategy.

This move is part of the President’s continued efforts to strengthen key national institutions, and it is expected to bring a fresh perspective and renewed energy to the organizations. The appointments are as follows

Prof. Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu, a visiting professor and expert in veterinary reproduction, has been appointed the Executive Secretary of the NUC.

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

President Tinubu appointed Prof. Salisu Shehu, a distinguished academic in educational and human psychology, as the Executive Secretary of the NERDC.

Prof. Shehu has been instrumental in establishing the School of Continuing Education at Bayero University, Kano, and served as Vice-Chancellor of Al-Istiqamah University, Kano.

Jabiru Salisu Abdullahi Tsauri has been appointed the National Coordinator of NEPAD. A seasoned administrator with a Master’s degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy from Ahmadu Bello University, Tsauri brings expertise in legislative affairs, global diplomacy, and public service.

President Tinubu cancelled the earlier appointment of Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani as the Executive Secretary of the Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (SMDF/PAGMI), stating that “there is no vacancy in the agency.”

He said the appointments would bring a new sense of commitment, progress, and positive outcomes to fulfil Nigerians’ expectations.

President Bola Tinubu recently carried out a reshuffle of his cabinet, dismissing five ministers and appointing seven new ones to key roles.

Shehu Dikko was also appointed as Chairman of the National Sports Commission, while Sunday Akin Dare will serve as the Special Adviser to the President on Public Communication and Orientation from the Ministry of Information and National Orientation.

In his statement, President Tinubu urged the newly appointed officials to view their appointments as a call to serve the nation.