Tinubu appoints new Special Adviser, Senior Special Assistant

By Kunle Sanni

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bashir Mohammed as Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters (Office of the President), and Idris Ajimobi as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Livestock Development (Office of the President).

Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President(Media & Publicity) announced this in a statement on Saturday.

Idris Ajumobi’s appointment follows the recent inauguration of the Presidential Committee on Implementation of Livestock Reforms and the establishment of a new Ministry of Livestock Development.

He is the son of the former Oyo state governor, Abiola Ajumobi who passed on in June 2020.

Ngelale said, “The President seeks to harness and develop Nigeria’s agricultural potential, including the animal husbandry ecosystem, to spur sustainable economic growth, create industries and jobs, and eradicate violent conflicts between farmers and herders over time.

“The President expects efficient coordination and liaison on matters relating to this critical sector.

Mohammed is an experienced politician and businessman from Kano State.

He is a former Senator representing Kano Central and former Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP).

The President expects that the new Special Adviser on Senate Matters will deploy his immense experience for enhanced synergy between the Executive and the Legislature and for improved government performance.