BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints New Leadership In Industry, Trade And Investment Sectors

President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of new Chief Executive Officers for various agencies and parastatals operating under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.

This was announced in a statement released on Friday, 13 October 2023 signed by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.

According to the statement, the move aligns with his unwavering commitment to fostering economic growth in Nigeria through trade expansion, with a specific focus on facilitating small, medium, and large-scale industries within the nation.

The newly appointed Chief Executive Officers are as follows:

Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) — Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN

Industrial Training Fund (ITF) — Afiz Ogun Oluwatoyin

National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) — Kamar Bakrin

Nigeria Export Processing Zone Authority (NEPZA) — Olufemi Ogunyemi

Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) — Nonye Ayeni

Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) — Aisha Rimi

Oil & Gas Free Zone Authority (OGFZA) — Bamanga Usman Jada

Small & Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) — Charles Odii

Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) — Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke

Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) — Rabiu Olowo

Nigeria Commodities Exchange (NCE) — Anthony Atuche, CFA

Lagos International Trade Fair Complex (LITFCMB) — Veronica Safiya Ndanusa

Tafawa Balewa Square Management Board (TBSMB) — Lucia Shittu

National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) — Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin

Under the framework of the Renewed Hope Agenda established by his administration, President Bola Tinubu has high expectations for these new appointees in the critical sector. They are entrusted with the responsibility of delivering optimal results, adhering to new key performance indicators set by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.

It is noteworthy that these appointments are effective immediately, as directed by the President. This move reflects the government’s commitment to revitalizing the economy and fostering a conducive environment for industrial and trade expansion in Nigeria.