JUST IN: Tinubu Announces Reappointment of Top Govt Official, Details Emerge

• Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha has been reappointed as the DG of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) for a second term, effective from October 31, 2024
• Mustapha’s second term, which runs for another five years, was confirmed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume
• According to the statement, the reappointment aligns with Section 10 (1) and (3) of the NBRDA Establishment Act 2022, ensuring Mustapha’s continued service in the role
• Legit.ng understands that the reappointment of Prof. Mustapha was granted by Tinubu as part of his administration’s ongoing efforts to strengthen key sectors, including science and technology, in line with national development goals

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FCT, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha’s reappointment as the Director General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) for a second five-year term.

Presidency confirms Mustapha’s reappointment

This is contained in a press statement issued by Toyin Omozuwa, press secretary to the NBRDA DG in Abuja on Saturday, November 9.

According to the statement, Mustapha’s reappointment was conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government (SGF), Sen. George Akume, The Punch reported.

“Mustapha’s second tenure is with effect from 31st October, 2024 and is in line with the provisions of Section 10 (1) and (3) of the National Biotechnology Development Agency (Establishment) Act, 2022,” it said.

The Nation confirmed the development in its publication on Saturday.

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Similarly, Legit.ng earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu has re-appointed Mele Kyari, who was first appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari, as the GCEO of the NNPC Limited.

The president also appointed Pius Akinyeleru as the non-executive chairman of the NNPC Limited.

According to a statement from the presidency, Tinubu also appointed eight others as members of the NNPC Limited’s new Board and Management team.

Source: Legit.ng