BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Ganduje, Akinyemi, Abe others to 42 federal bodies

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.

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).