Breaking News! Enugu Man, 44 Others Make Tinubu’s Fresh Appointment

Hon. Emma Eneukwu from Enugu State Appointed Chairman of Federal Medical Centre, Owerri....

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the appointment of Hon. Emma Eneukwu from Enugu State as the new Chairman of the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri. This appointment is part of a broader selection, with 44 others also appointed to various positions across federal agencies.

The announcement was made on Friday, January 24, 2025, in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. The fresh appointments are aimed at strengthening the leadership of key federal organizations across Nigeria.

Among the notable appointees are Abdullahi Ganduje, who was named Chairman of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) under the Ministry of Aviation, and Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, who will take on the role of Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA).

The full list of new appointments includes individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, spanning health, education, technology, and more. Each of the new appointees is expected to bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their respective roles.

The appointments, which take effect immediately, also include leadership changes in institutions such as the Nigerian Railway Corporation, the National Teachers Institute, and the National Agency for Great Green Wall, among others.

Here’s the full list of President Tinubu’s appointments for various federal agencies:

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

The President urged the newly appointed individuals to remain dedicated to their roles, warning that their positions as non-executive chairpersons mean they should avoid interfering in the management of their respective organizations.

This new set of appointments is seen as a step towards furthering President Tinubu’s vision for the country and ensuring effective governance in the coming years.