By Emmanuel Kwada
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of 24 individuals to critical national positions, with 11 hailing from Northern Nigeria, underscoring his administration’s commitment to regional balance and inclusive governance.
The new appointees, drawn from states including Zamfara, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Benue, and Kwara, will lead key agencies driving agricultural, social, and infrastructural development across Nigeria
Among the appointees, Abubakar Umar Jarengol from Adamawa has been named Executive Director, Operations, at the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), marking a significant win for the state.
The appointments, announced on Friday, reflect President Tinubu’s focus on equitable distribution of power and resources, with more expected for the region in the near future.
The new appointees, drawn from states including Zamfara, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Benue, and Kwara, will lead key agencies driving agricultural, social, and infrastructural development across Nigeria.
Notable among the Northern appointees are:
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Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani (Zamfara) – Managing Director, Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC).
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Hamza Ibrahim Baba (Kano) – Programme Manager, Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP).
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Abubakar Umar Jarengol (Adamawa) – Executive Director, Operations, NAIC.
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Barr. Sama’ila Audu (Katsina) – Executive Director, Administration, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF).
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Prof. Musa Garba Mai Tafsiri (Kebbi) – Executive Secretary, National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education.
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Prof. Garba Hamidu Sharubutu (Benue) – Executive Secretary, Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria.
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Abdullahi Mohammed (Katsina) – Executive Director, Finance & Administration, Nigeria–São Tomé and Príncipe Joint Development Authority.
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Comrade Isa Aremu (Kwara) – Director-General, Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS).
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Sen. Tijjani Yahaya Kaura (Zamfara) – Director-General, Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre.
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H.E. Ibrahim Shehu Shema (Katsina) – Chairman, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA).
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Sen. Engr. Kabir Abdullahi Barkiya (Katsina) – Chairman, Nigerian Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA).
A statement from the Presidency highlighted the appointees’ expertise and their alignment with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“These appointments reflect the President’s dedication to harnessing talent from all regions to drive Nigeria’s development,” the statement read.
Adamawa’s Abubakar Umar Jarengol is expected to play a pivotal role in strengthening NAIC’s operations, ensuring farmers are protected against risks through robust agricultural insurance policies.
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