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SEE FULL LIST of 30 principal appointees Tinubu sacked within 15 months
By Mario Deepromoter
In his move to restructure the country, Tinubu removed some principal officers who had served under the Buhari administration.
President Tinubu has sacked over 30 principal appointees since he took over on May 29, 2023.
President Bola Tinubu who took over from former President, Muhammadu Buhari on May 29, 2023, has taken some hard decisions in line with its policies and programmes.
In his move to restructure the country, Tinubu removed some principal officers who had served under the Buhari administration.
Here is the list of some principal officers who have been sacked by President Tinubu:
– President Tinubu on the 9th of June, 2023 suspended the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.
– President Tinubu on the 14th of July, 2023 suspended the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa.
– The President on the 19th of June sacked all the service chiefs appointed by Buhari.
– The National Security Adviser, Maj-Gen Babagana Monguno (rtd) was replaced with Nuhu Ribadu the same day President Tinubu sacked the service chiefs.
– President Tinubu also sacked the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Bashir Gwandu.
– The President in August disbanded the board and management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) led by Lauretta Onochie.
– President Tinubu in 2023 directed the Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Aliyu Abubakar Aziz, to commence 90-day pre-retirement leave.
– President Tinubu on the 1st of September, 2023 sacked Ondo, Cross River NDDC Nominees, Make Fresh Appointments
President Tinubu sacked FIRS boss, Muhammad Nami, on Thursday, September 14, and his special adviser on revenue, Zacchaeus Adedeji, was subsequently appointed as the acting chairman of the tax commission.
– President Bola Tinubu, in October, announced the sacking of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of agencies under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and among the affected agencies were the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
– President Bola Tinubu, on the 13th of December, 2023 approved the suspension, removal, and replacement of the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) under the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development.
– President Tinubu, on the 8th of January, 2024, approved the immediate sack of Babatunde Irukera as the EVC/CEO, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).
– The President also approved the dismissal of Alexander Ayoola Okoh as the Director-General/CEO, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE).
– President Bola Tinubu, on the 15th of June, 2024 directed the resignation of Mr. Mamman Ahmadu from office as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).
– Tinubu on the 15th of July, 2024 sacked Adekanmbi, and reinstated Prof Zabbey As HYPREP Coordinator.
– President Bola Tinubu, on the 26th of August, 2024 approved the appointment of new Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS).
President Tinubu sacked FIRS boss, Muhammad Nami, on Thursday, September 14, and his special adviser on revenue, Zacchaeus Adedeji, was subsequently appointed as the acting chairman of the tax commission.
– President Bola Tinubu, in October, announced the sacking of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of agencies under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and among the affected agencies were the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
– President Bola Tinubu, on the 13th of December, 2023 approved the suspension, removal, and replacement of the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) under the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development.
– President Tinubu, on the 8th of January, 2024, approved the immediate sack of Babatunde Irukera as the EVC/CEO, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).
– The President also approved the dismissal of Alexander Ayoola Okoh as the Director-General/CEO, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE).
– President Bola Tinubu, on the 15th of June, 2024 directed the resignation of Mr. Mamman Ahmadu from office as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).
– Tinubu on the 15th of July, 2024 sacked Adekanmbi, and reinstated Prof Zabbey As HYPREP Coordinator.
– President Bola Tinubu, on the 26th of August, 2024 approved the appointment of new Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS).
– President Tinubu on 19th of August, 2024 dismissed Jalal Arabi from his position as Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and has appointed Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the new Executive Chairman of NAHCON.
The lawmaker representing Kaura Namoda South Constituency in the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Aminu Ibrahim Kasuwar-Daji, has died.
It was gathered that the lawmaker passed on in his sleep during the early hours of Wednesday.
Aminu Ibrahim Kasuwar-Daji’s sudden death came as a shock to many in the state, especially his colleagues and political associates.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara, the party under which he was elected, expressed deep sorrow over his passage.
Members of the party, including the State Working Committee and other supporters, described his death as a great loss.
They said he was known for his dedication and honesty in serving his people.
His family, community members in Kaura Namoda South, and fellow lawmakers have been thrown into mourning as preparations for his burial began.
According to Islamic rites, he was buried today at 3:00 pm in his hometown of Kasuwar-Daji, located in the Kaura Namoda Local Government Area.
Many in the state have continued to express grief as they remember the role he played in representing the people and contributing to the work of the state assembly.
Mr. Sam Olumekun has taken over at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as Acting Chairman.
Olumekun is INEC’s National Commissioner in charge of Information and Voter Education.
He performed his first duties today, receiving a high-level delegation of the Labour Party (LP) at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja with other National Commissioners in attendance.
The delegation was led by Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, who visited the Commission to discuss key developments within the Labour Party.
It was gathered that both parties engaged in discussions centered on enhancing collaboration and reinforcing democratic values.
During the visit, Governor Otti formally presented a Certified True Copy of the recent Supreme Court judgment concerning the party’s leadership.
He noted that the meeting was aimed at fostering clarity, mutual understanding, and institutional alignment regarding the Labour Party’s current structure.
Mr. Olumekun, the Acting INEC Chairman, reaffirmed the Commission’s unwavering commitment to neutrality, transparency, and the rule of law in the discharge of its constitutional responsibilities.
Recall that a viral WhatsApp message had indicated that Prof. Mahmood was sacked by President Bola Tinubu and replaced with one Prof. Bashiru Olamilekan.
“INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmud Yakubu has been replaced with Prof. Bashiru Olamilekan by President Tinubu,” the message, which had no attribution, read. However, both INEC and the Presidency debunked the widespread report.
Yakubu, who is rounding off his second tenure in office, is expected to exit the system towards the end of this year.
The process of appointing an INEC chairman is the President nominating a candidate and forwarding his particulars to the Department of State Services (DSS) for profiling.
After such screening, the President, thereafter, takes the name to the National Council of State for its advisory review.
Based on the outcome, the President sends the name to the Senate for screening and confirmation.
Crude oil prices have dropped below $57, following a previous rate of $59.78.
This decline coincides with the imposition of tariffs on several countries by US President Donald Trump.
A report from West Texas Intermediate attributes this price slump to consistent 6% reductions observed last week.
JPMorgan Chase & Co has warned that these tariffs could likely push both the US and global economies into a recession this year.
The financial institution explained that the tariffs, set to take effect this week, are expected to have widespread economic repercussions.
Market analysts and the business community have expressed concerns about the negative implications of these measures, predicting a slowdown in economic activities and a subsequent decline in oil demand.
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