Tinubu Announces Education Sector Appointments in Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu announced several key appointments and renewals in Nigeria's education sector on Wednesday, targeting institutions under the Federal Ministry of Education to bolster leadership and ongoing initiatives. The moves affect the National Examinations Council, the National Board for Technical Education, the Federal Polytechnic in Nyak Shendam, Plateau State, and the National Library of Nigeria.

In a statement issued by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu appointed Professor Modupe Adeola Adelabu as chair of the National Examinations Council's governing board. Adelabu, a retired professor of educational administration from Obafemi Awolowo University, previously served as deputy governor of Ekiti State from 2013 to 2014 and chaired the National Board for Technical Education from 2018 to 2021. The president retained Professor Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi as NECO's registrar to maintain stability in examination processes.

Tinubu also named Professor Babatunde Salako as chair of the National Board for Technical Education. Salako brings extensive experience in higher education and policy, having served as director general of the Nigerian Institute of Medical...