President Bola Tinubu Announces 26 New Appointments Across Federal Agencies

President Bola Tinubu has announced 26 appointments across 10 federal agencies and commissions, bringing a fresh wave of leadership changes into key government institutions. The appointments include former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose as chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and Major General Junaid Bindawa as chairman of the National Salary and Wages Commission.

The sweeping appointments, which take immediate effect, have generated political attention due to the calibre and diversity of individuals selected. The move is seen as part of the administration’s ongoing effort to strengthen federal institutions and reposition strategic agencies for improved performance.

President Bola Tinubu Appoints Fayose, Bindawa and Other Key Officials

President Bola Tinubu also appointed Olajumoke Okoya-Thomas as secretary of the National Salary and Wages Commission, alongside seven commissioners and members of the commission. Tosin Johnson Adeyanju, who previously served at the National Lottery Trust Fund, was moved to become secretary of the Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Commission.
Other major appointments include Dr Abuh Mohammed as Director-General of the National Population Commission and Dr Akinola Odeyemi as Managing Director of Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading. Dr Anthony Godwin was named chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, while Julius Oloro was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation.

President Bola Tinubu Reshuffles Leadership of Critical Federal Agencies

In another round of appointments, President Bola Tinubu appointed Dr Abdullahi Maikano Saidu as chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission and named Shuni Muhammad Dahiru as executive secretary of the Mass Literacy Commission. Gisaor Vincent Iorja was also appointed finance executive director at the Federal Housing Authority.
The appointments have sparked reactions from political observers, with supporters of the administration describing the move as an attempt to bring experienced hands into important government positions. Critics, however, are expected to scrutinise the choices and demand that the appointees deliver measurable results.

The latest appointments highlight the President’s continued focus on restructuring federal institutions through new leadership. As the newly appointed officials begin their assignments, Nigerians will be watching closely to see how their expertise translates into improved services and stronger governance.
OGM News NG will continue monitoring the performance of the appointees and provide updates on how these leadership changes impact Nigeria’s key sectors.