President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new chairpersons and chief executives for 42 federal agencies, marking a significant overhaul in Nigeria’s public service leadership.
Key appointments include the Nigerian Railway Corporation, the National Board for Technology Incubation, and other strategic organizations central to the nation’s development.
The move is part of the administration’s efforts to reposition government agencies for better performance and enhanced service delivery.
The announcement was made by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, who stated that the appointees were chosen based on merit and expertise.
These appointments, which take immediate effect, are expected to reinvigorate the operations of federal agencies and address ongoing challenges in governance and service delivery.
Observers have lauded the initiative, describing it as a step towards achieving President Tinubu’s vision of a progressive and functional public sector.
However, opposition parties have called for transparency in the selection process, urging the appointees to prioritize the welfare of Nigerians in their new roles.