President Bola Tinubu has announced a series of high-profile appointments to key national agencies, signaling a reshaping of leadership. The appointments, which were announced in separate statements on Saturday by President Tinubu’s spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, include new heads for the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), the National Pension Commission (PenCom), the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), and the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF).
Dr. Mainasara Umar Kogo, a seasoned lawyer and analyst in the fields of law, security, economy, politics, and international diplomacy, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the CCT. The CCT, a crucial body in the fight against corruption, will undoubtedly benefit from Dr. Kogo’s vast experience and expertise. His appointment comes at a time when the tribunal’s role in maintaining ethical conduct in public office is more critical than ever.
In another significant appointment, Ms. Omolola Bridget Oloworaran, a finance and banking expert with many years of experience, has been named the new Director-General of PenCom. The pension sector has been a focal point of reform in recent years, and Ms. Oloworaran’s appointment is expected to bring a fresh perspective and drive further improvements in the sector. Her appointment, like Dr. Kogo’s, is subject to the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate.
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) will also see a change in leadership, with Jobson Ewalefoh appointed as the new Director-General. The ICRC plays a vital role in facilitating and promoting public-private partnerships for infrastructure development in Nigeria. Ewalefoh’s appointment is expected to bring renewed vigor to the commission’s efforts to attract private investment in the country’s infrastructure.
Lastly, the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) will be led by Oluwaseun Faleye, a legal and corporate finance specialist. Faleye, a former lawmaker and an ex-Chairperson of the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Women Affairs, Poverty Alleviation, and Job Creation, brings a wealth of experience to the role. His appointment is expected to strengthen the NSITF’s efforts to provide social security to Nigerian workers.
President Tinubu has urged the new appointees to use their positions and professionalism to improve the various agencies. These appointments come at a time when Nigeria is grappling with various challenges, including economic instability, corruption, and infrastructure deficits. The new appointees are expected to bring their expertise and experience to bear in addressing these issues.
These appointments signal President Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening the leadership of key national agencies. The new appointees, with their diverse backgrounds and expertise, are expected to bring fresh perspectives and drive significant improvements in their respective sectors.
