President Tinubu has announced 55 massive appointments.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled a sweeping wave of 55 high-profile federal appointments, covering key agencies, commissions and boards, a shake-up that has already sparked political chatter nationwide.
One of the most dramatic moments came when Tinubu withdrew the reappointment of Muheeba Dankaka as Chairperson of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) just hours after confirming her return. Initially reinstated at 6:35 p.m. on Monday, Dankaka’s name was abruptly replaced with that of former lawmaker Ayo Hulayat Omidiran by 10:44 p.m. the same night.
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The rapid reversal caused confusion, as congratulatory messages, including one from the Emir of Ilorin, poured in before the official correction was announced.
Federal Character Commission Appointments
Chairperson: Ayo Hulayat Omidiran
Renewed Appointments:
Lawal Ya’u Roni – Jigawa
Abubakar Atiku Bunu – Kebbi
Eludayo Eluyemi – Osun
Abdulwasiu Kayode Bawalla – Lagos
New Commissioners:
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
Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYREP)
Governing Council:
Chairman: Minister of Environment
Loanyie Barituka Victor – NGO representative (environment)
Bright Onyebuchi Jacob – Niger Delta representative
Henry Obiabure – Niger Delta representative
Professor Barinedum Michael Nwibere – Ogoni representative
Barrister Baride Abdul Gwezia – Ogoni representative
Gideon Onyebuwa Melfor – Oil-producing states representative
Dr. Ibikunle Omotehinse – Oil-producing states representative
Alternate Members:
Rev. Canon Dr. Abraham Olungwe – Ogoniland (reappointed)
Engr. Maeba Power Ekpobari – Ogoniland
Joseph Akedesuo – Niger Delta
Beauty Warejuowei – Niger Delta
Board of Trustees:
Chairman: Emmanuel Nwiika Deeyah (reappointed)
Fred Mbombo Igwe – Ogoni representative
Dr. Fred Barivule Kpakol – Ogoni representative
Mrs. Dorcas Amos – Niger Delta representative
Chief Jide Damazio – NGO representative (reappointed)
This 55-name federal reshuffle reinforces President Tinubu’s pledge to inject fresh energy into governance while also retaining experienced hands in strategic positions.