President Bola Tinubu has appointed 36 new members to oversee federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. He also asked the Senate to confirm two top officials for the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC).
- The 36 appointees were drawn from all six geopolitical zones.
- The appointments reflect Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda” to reform education.
- NDIC nominees: Dr. Thompson Oludare Sunday (MD) and Dr. Kabir Sabo Katata (ED).
- Senate tasked its banking committee to report back within a week.
This round of appointments seems calculated to tick multiple boxes—geopolitical balance, education reform, and institutional efficiency. Education, which Tinubu calls a pillar of national development, is getting renewed administrative attention. The real test? Whether these councils will move beyond symbolism and deliver real improvements on campuses. As for the NDIC nominations, the speed at which the Senate handles confirmation could signal the strength of Tinubu’s current legislative support.
With both education and financial reform under the spotlight, Nigerians will be watching to see if these appointments translate to better governance. Eyes now turn to the Senate for swift action.
