President Tinubu Sacks National Science Agency, NASENI Boss, Announces 32-Year-Old As Replacement
President Tinubu Sacks National Science Agency, NASENI Boss, Announces 32-Year-Old As Replacement
The Special Adviser to the president on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, announced the development in a statement on Friday.
President Bola Tinubu has terminated the appointment of Bashir Gwandu as the vice-chairman and chief executive of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, NASENI.
The Special Adviser to the president on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, announced the development in a statement on Friday.
The president appointed 32-year-old Khalil Suleiman Halilu as his replacement.
He noted that by this appointment, Halilu will serve for an initial term of five years in accordance with the relevant sections of the NASENI Act, 2014.
According to Ngelale, Halilu, 32, is expected to bring his significant experience as an innovator and technology expert to bear in this important new national assignment.
With Halilu’s appointment, the statement noted the tenure of Dr Bashir Gwandu as EVC/CEO of NASENI is hereby terminated.
It also said that by the directive of the President, the appointment takes immediate effect.
Credit: Sahara Reporters
