JUST IN: President Bola Tinubu Shakes Up Information Ministry, Appoints New Heads (Full List)

President Bola Tinubu has relieved the heads of several government agencies operating under the Ministry of Information from their positions. This major shakeup was announced by the Special Adviser to the President on Media Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in an official statement released on Thursday.

The following individuals have been named as replacements for the top positions:

National Orientation Agency (NOA) — Director-General/CEO — Mr. Lanre Issa-Onilu

Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) — Director-General/CEO — Mr. Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos

Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) — Director-General/CEO — Dr. Muhammed Bulama

National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) — Director-General/CEO — Mr. Charles Ebuebu

Voice of Nigeria (VON) — Director-General/CEO — Mr. Jibrin Baba Ndace

Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) — Director-General/CEO — Dr. Lekan Fadolapo

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) — Managing Director/CEO — Mr. Ali Muhammed Ali

Nigerian Press Council (NPC) — Executive Secretary/CEO — Mr. Dili Ezughah

These appointments come into immediate effect, marking a significant change in the leadership of these key institutions. President Tinubu has charged the newly appointed leaders with the responsibility to innovate and create new opportunities for the Nigerian populace. Their mission is to reform these vital government agencies, which play a crucial role in unifying the nation, shaping mindsets, and presenting Nigeria to the global stage.

This move is expected to have far-reaching implications for the media and information landscape in Nigeria as these newly appointed heads take charge and implement their vision for their respective organizations.