In a significant move to bolster Nigeria’s economic landscape, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the appointment of 14 new Chief Executive Officers to lead various agencies under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment. This strategic decision aligns with the President’s commitment to rejuvenate the nation’s economy through enhanced trade and industrial development.
The newly appointed leaders are expected to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth within their respective organizations, contributing to the broader goal of economic revitalization.
The full list of appointees is as follows:
AgencyAppointeeCorporate Affairs Commission (CAC)Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SANIndustrial Training Fund (ITF)Afiz Ogun OluwatoyinNational Sugar Development Council (NSDC)Kamar BakrinNigeria Export Processing Zone Authority (NEPZA)Olufemi OgunyemiNigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC)Nonye AyeniNigeria Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC)Aisha RimiOil & Gas Free Zone Authority (OGFZA)Bamanga Usman JadaSmall & Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN)Charles OdiiStandards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)Ifeanyi Chukwunonso OkekeFinancial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN)Rabiu OlowoNigeria Commodities Exchange (NCE)Anthony Atuche, CFALagos International Trade Fair Complex Management Board (LITFCMB)Veronica Safiya NdanusaTafawa Balewa Square Management Board (TBSMB)Lucia ShittuNational Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC)Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin
These appointments are effective immediately, and the President anticipates that the new leaders will bring a renewed vigor to their roles, fostering an environment conducive to economic growth and development.
In line with the Renewed Hope Agenda, President Tinubu emphasizes the importance of these agencies in facilitating trade expansion and industrial growth across small, medium, and large-scale enterprises in Nigeria. The administration expects the appointees to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and dedication in the discharge of their duties.
This development marks a pivotal step in the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional frameworks and drive sustainable economic progress in the country.