By Seyi Babalola
President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of new heads to numerous crucial agencies and parastatals within the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, which is a significant development meant to support Nigeria’s economic restoration and trade expansion.
The administration’s dedication to promoting economic growth through facilitating small, medium, and large-scale enterprises is highlighted by this action.
The nominations, which were announced in a statement released by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu’s special adviser on media and publicity, bring new leadership to important institutions, each of which plays a crucial role in determining the industrial and commerce landscape of the country.
The following people have been chosen to head these organizations:
- 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
Chief Ngelale emphasized that these selections are in line with President Tinubu’s administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which focuses on the best possible growth of Nigeria’s economy utilizing key performance measures established by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment.
According to the President’s order, these nominations are effective right now, and the newly appointed leaders are required to start their positions as soon as possible. The Nigerian government continues to place a high premium on encouraging economic growth and the development of all industries, from small businesses to major multinationals.
The choice of seasoned executives to manage these organizations denotes a commitment to promoting economic revival and trade expansion, boosting Nigeria’s place on the world economic arena. The government of President Tinubu is anxious to see these new hires do their duties in line with the goals of the country’s economy.
