March 31, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has approved a fresh round of strategic appointments aimed at strengthening key federal institutions, including the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the National Population Commission (NPC), in a move seen as reinforcing governance and administrative efficiency.
In a statement issued on Friday, the President appointed Senator Dr. Ibrahim Ida as Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission, while also nominating seven individuals to fill existing vacancies as Federal Commissioners in the National Population Commission, subject to confirmation by the National Assembly.
Dr. Ida, an experienced public administrator and former legislator, brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. He holds a Master’s degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Ibadan and a Law degree from the University of Abuja.
Before his election to the Senate in 2017, where he represented Katsina Central, he served as Commissioner of Finance in Katsina State and held a senior position as Permanent Secretary in the Federal Civil Service.
The President’s nominations to the National Population Commission reflect a broad geographical spread and are expected to enhance representation and effectiveness in population data management across the country.
The nominees include Kolawole Oladipupo Alabi (Ekiti), Nasiru Mu’azu (Zamfara), Usman Abubakar Tuggar (Bauchi), Dr. Isaka Alada Yahaya (Kwara), Prof. Sadiq Isah Radda (Katsina), Suleiman Umar (Jigawa), and Hon. Chiso Abdullahi Dattijo (Sokoto).
The appointments, which complement previously inaugurated commissioners, are part of ongoing efforts to reposition the NPC as a critical institution for national planning and development through accurate demographic data.
In a related development, President Tinubu also appointed Dr. Yusuf Mohammed as Chairman of the Federal Polytechnic, Kaltungo, further underscoring the administration’s commitment to strengthening leadership across educational institutions.
Additionally, the President confirmed the appointment of Bala Mohammed Bello as Special Adviser on Political Economy.
Bello, an accomplished financial expert from Taraba State, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and an MBA from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He previously served as Deputy Governor at the Central Bank of Nigeria and as Executive Director (Corporate Services) at the Nigerian Export-Import Bank between 2017 and 2022.
President Tinubu expressed confidence in the newly appointed and nominated officials, noting that their collective experience and professionalism would significantly contribute to advancing the administration’s economic and institutional reform agenda.
He emphasized that the appointments align with his government’s broader objective of improving governance standards, fostering economic growth, and enhancing the overall quality of life for Nigerians.
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