Failure of oversight: Tinubu cancels appointment of Executive Secretary of agency, says no vacancy

President Bola Tinubu has cancelled the appointment of Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani as the new Executive Secretary of the Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative.

The cancellation was disclosed in an update on the earlier announcement of appointments in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy)

Onanuga said that “The earlier announcement about the appointment of Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani as the Executive Secretary of the SMDF/PAGMI, has been cancelled as there is no vacancy in the agency. “

He said further, “The President also approved the renewal of the appointment of Fatima Umaru Shinkafi as the Executive Secretary Of the Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (SMDF/PAGMI).

“She was first appointed into the job by President Muhammadu Buhari and is said to be one of the driving forces of the changes in the solid mineral sector.”

President Bola Tinubu had announced the appointments of chief executive officers for the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) and the New Partnership for Africa Development (NEPAD).

Tinubu appointed Prof. Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu, a visiting professor at the NUC, as the organisation’s Executive Secretary.

Prof. Ribadu is an expert in veterinary reproduction and has served as vice chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Yola, and the Sule Lamido University, Jigawa State.

President Tinubu appointed Prof. Salisu Shehu as Executive Secretary of the NERDC.

Prof Shehu is a renowned academic in educational and human Psychology. He was instrumental in establishing the School of Continuing Education at Bayero University, Kano, and was the Vice-Chancellor of Al-Istiqamah University, Kano.

The President also announced Jabiru Salisu Abdullahi Tsauri’s appointment as the National Coordinator of NEPAD.

Jabilu Tsauri holds a Master’s in International Affairs and Diplomacy from Ahmadu Bello University. He is a seasoned administrator with expertise in legislative affairs, global affairs, and democratic governance and vast experience in public service.

The President, Onanuga said, believed the appointees’ experience and track record would bring a new sense of commitment, progress, and positive outcomes to fulfil Nigerians’ expectations of their respective organisations.