Tinubu makes appointments for NLTF, NDE, NIHSA

By Kunle Sanni

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Tosin Adeyanju as the new Executive Secretary of the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF), Silas Agara as the new Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), and Umar Mohammed as the new Director-General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA).

The appointments were disclosed in a recent statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.

Tosin Adeyanju is recognized as an accomplished administrator and advocate for good governance. Silas Agara, an entrepreneur and sports administrator, previously served as the Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State. Umar Mohammed, an architect by profession, specializes in construction technology and environmental management.

President Tinubu expects the new leaders to bring significant improvements to their respective agencies.

Ngelale stated, “The President expects the new Chief Executive Officer of the NLTF to ensure transparency and efficiency in the operations of the agency to realize its objective as a driver of good causes in Nigeria.

“The President anticipates an overhaul of the NDE for optimal performance in designing and implementing programmes to combat mass unemployment.

“The President expects improved outcomes in the NIHSA’s mission to operate and maintain hydrological stations nationwide, as well as carry out groundwater exploration and monitoring. This includes using various scientific techniques to provide the hydrological and hydrogeological data needed for planning, designing, executing, and managing water resources and related projects.”