Breaking: Tinubu appoints new NABTEB registrar, UBEC chairman, others

President Bola Tinubu has made key appointments to various federal agencies.

In a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu appointed Dr. Mohammed Mohammed Aminu as the new Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB).

Dr. Aminu, who holds a Ph.D. in Automobile Technology and a Master’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, brings 28 years of experience in teaching, administration, research, and policy development to his new role.

Until his appointment, Dr. Aminu served as Director of Procurement at the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI).

President Tinubu also appointed Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe as Chairman of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Board. Mr. Olorunnimbe brings years of experience in innovative leadership and commitment to youth empowerment and education.

Rasaq Olajuwon, from the South West, was named UBEC’s Deputy Executive Secretary (Technical), while Tunde Ajibulu, from the North Central, will serve as Deputy Executive Secretary (Services).

President Tinubu urged the new appointees to leverage their expertise to drive transformational leadership in their respective agencies, ensuring the continued growth and development of Nigeria’s education sector.

The appointments are part of President Tinubu’s efforts to strengthen the nation’s education system and provide quality educational opportunities for all Nigerians.