President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday named board chairpersons and executives for 42 federal organizations, signaling his administration’s commitment to reform and efficiency.
The appointments, announced in a statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, features a mix of seasoned politicians, technocrats, and administrators tasked with driving excellence across Nigeria’s critical sectors.
Notable among the appointees is former Kano State Governor and APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, who now chairs the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Also, Kayode Opeifa, takes the reins as Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), while Bolaji Akinyemi, Nigeria’s former foreign affairs minister, assumes leadership of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA).
Strategic Placements for Key Sectors
- National Technology & Innovation: Raji Kolawole has been named Director-General of the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI), tasked with fostering innovation.
- Aviation: Ganduje’s appointment to FAAN underscores a focus on enhancing Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure.
- Education & Health: Prominent appointments include Felix Morka (Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa) and Dayo Israel (Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta), emphasizing the administration’s commitment to human capital development.
President Tinubu has instructed all board chairpersons to adhere to non-executive roles, emphasizing collaboration rather than interference in day-to-day management. This directive aims to foster a seamless partnership between boards and management for optimal productivity.
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Behind the lengthy list of appointees lies a deliberate strategy: to deliver efficient governance that impacts ordinary Nigerians. By targeting sectors like education, transportation, technology, and health, Tinubu’s government seeks to create jobs, improve infrastructure, and ensure accountability.
This move is more than just a reshuffling of leadership; it’s a calculated attempt to build stronger institutions and inspire public trust.
With this wave of appointments taking immediate effect, the real test begins—delivering results that translate into tangible benefits for Nigerians.
See the full list below.
1. NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS, MINISTRY OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Hillard Eta — Chairman (Cross River)
2. NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Bolaji Akinyemi — Chairman (Lagos)
3. FEDERAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF NIGERIA, MINISTRY OF AVIATION
Abdullahi Ganduje — Chairman (Kano)
4. NATIONAL SUGAR DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Bashiru Ajibola — Chairman (Osun)
5. NIGERIA BULK ELECTRICITY TRADING COMPANY
Sulaiman Argungu — Chairman (Kebbi)
6. NATIONAL AGENCY FOR GREAT GREEN WALL
Magnus Abe — Chairman (Rivers)
7. NATIONAL TEACHERS INSTITUTE
Festus Fuanter — Chairman (Plateau)
8. NATIONAL BOARD FOR TECHNOLOGY INCUBATION (NBTI)
Raji Kolawole — Director-General (Oyo)
9. NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF EDUCATIONAL PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
Victor Giadom — Chairman (Rivers)
10. TEACHERS REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA
Mustapha Salihu — Chairman (Adamawa)
11. INDUSTRIAL TRAINING FUND
Hamma Ali Kumo — Chairman (Gombe)
12. NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
Donatus Nwankpa — Chairman (Abia)
13. SHEDA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPLEX
Abubakar Maikafi — Chairman (Bauchi)
14. FEDERAL MORTGAGE BANK OF NIGERIA
Nasiru Gawuna — Chairman (Kano)
15. NATIONAL OFFICE FOR TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION AND PROMOTION
Tokunbo Afikuyomi — Chairman (Lagos)
16. NIGERIAN POSTAL SERVICE
Kekemeke — Chairman (Ondo)
17. NATIONAL INLAND WATERWAYS AUTHORITY
Musa Adar — Chairman (Sokoto)
18. NATIONAL STEEL COUNCIL
Abdulkarim Abubakar — Chairman (Nasarawa)
19. NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
Garba Muhammad — Chairman (Kaduna)
20. NATIONAL BIO-SAFETY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Mu’azu Rijau — Chairman (Niger)
21. NIGERIAN BUILDING AND ROAD RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Durosimi Meseko — Chairman (Kogi)
22. FEDERAL TEACHING HOSPITAL, GOMBE
Zainab Ibrahim — Chairman (Taraba)
23. NIGERIAN RAILWAY CORPORATION
Kayode Opeifa — Managing Director (Lagos)
24. FEDERAL TEACHING HOSPITAL, IDO-EKITI
Durotolu Oyebode Bankole — Chairman (Ogun)
25. FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, ABEOKUTA
Dayo Israel — Chairman (Lagos)
26. FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, ASABA
Mary Idele — Chairman (Edo)
27. FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, LOKOJA
Chidi Duru (OON) — Chairman (Anambra)
28. FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, OWERRI
Emma Eneukwu — Chairman (Enugu)
29. CIVIL DEFENCE, IMMIGRATION AND PRISONS SERVICES BOARD
Jubril Abdulmalik — Secretary (Kano)
30. FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, UMUAHIA
Uguru Ofoke — Chairman (Ebonyi)
31. FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, YENAGOA
Felix Morka— Chairman (Delta)
32. FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, YOLA
Bashir Gumel — Chairman (Jigawa)
33. DAVID UMAHI FEDERAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, UBUHU, EBONYI STATE
Ijeoma Arodiogbu, Chairman (Imo)
34. NATIONAL OIL SPILL DETECTION AND RESPONSE AGENCY
Edward Omo-Erewa — Chairman (Edo)
35. NIGERIAN MARITIME ADMINISTRATION AND SAFETY AGENCY (NIMASA)
Yusuf Abubakar — Chairman (Kaduna)
36. NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, NNEWI, ANAMBRA STATE
Ali Dalori — Chairman (Borno)
37. AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, SHIKA, ZARIA, KADUNA STATE
Lawal Liman — (Chairman)
38. FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE KATSINA
Abubakar Maiha— (Chairman)
39. RAW MATERIALS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (RMRDC)
Isa Achida — Chairman (Sokoto)
40. FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE BIRNIN KUDU
Mohammed Hassan — Chairman (Zamfara)
41. NATIONAL BUILDING AND ROAD RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Yahuza Inuwa — Chairman (Nasarawa)
42. SOKOTO-RIMA RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Abubakar Wurno — Chairman (Sokoto)
43. AMINU KANO TEACHING HOSPITAL
Augustine Umahi — Chairman (Ebonyi)
44. FEDERAL SCHOLARSHIP BOARD
Babatunde Fakoyede — Chairman (Ekiti)
45. NIGERIAN SOCIAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND
Shola Olofin — Chairman (Ekiti).
