The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has appointed Senator Ibrahim Ida as Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission and nominated seven persons to fill vacant commissioner positions at the National Population Commission. The appointments, announced by Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, are subject to confirmation by the National Assembly. The President also appointed Dr. Yusuf Mohammed as Chairman of the Federal Polytechnic, Kaltungo, and confirmed Bala Mohammed Bello as his Special Adviser on Political Economy.
Key Points:
- Senator Ibrahim Ida, former Katsina Central senator, was appointed CAC Chairman.
- Seven nominees were named as Federal Commissioners for the National Population Commission, representing Ekiti, Zamfara, Bauchi, Kwara, Katsina, Jigawa, and Sokoto.
- Dr Yusuf Mohammed of Kano State was appointed Chairman of Federal Polytechnic, Kaltungo.
- Bala Mohammed Bello, former CBN Deputy Governor, was confirmed as Special Adviser on Political Economy.
- All appointments are subject to National Assembly confirmation.
As President Tinubu fills key leadership positions across critical agencies, the appointments reflect ongoing efforts to strengthen administrative capacity ahead of the 2027 elections.
Sources: Daily Trust
