In a significant move that signals the beginning of his administration’s shaping, President Bola Tinubu has unveiled the appointment of 26 Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Advisors, aimed at bolstering his administration’s efforts to address diverse challenges across the nation.
Among the notable appointments is Moremi Ojudu, the first daughter of Babafemi Ojudu, former Special Political Adviser to Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo. Additionally, Chioma Nweze, an aide to the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has also been selected for a key role.
The announcement was made through a statement issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. The appointees are set to assume their respective roles across various sectors, contributing their expertise and experience to the nation’s development.
Here is the full list of the newly appointed Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Advisors:
Abdullahi Tanko Yakasai – SSA Community Engagement (North-West)
Chioma Nweze – SSA Community Engagement (South-East)
Abiodun Essiet – SSA Community Engagement (North-Central)
Moremi Ojudu – SSA Community Engagement (South-West)
Abdulhamid Yahaya Abba – SSA Community Engagement (North-East)
In the sphere of the economy, President Tinubu’s appointments include:
Tope Kolade Fasua – Special Adviser Economy
Stanley Nkwocha – SSA Media (Vice President’s Office)
Sadiq S Jambo – SA Economy (Vice President’s Office)
Dr. Muhammad Bulama – SSA Special Duty (Vice President’s Office)
Mahmud Muhammad – Personal Assistant Domestic North-East (Vice President’s Office)
Ahmed Ningi – SSA Digital Media and Emergency Management (Vice President’s Office)
Musa Amshi Muhammad Al-Amin – SSA Special Duties (Vice President’s Office)
Other key appointments include:
Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola – PPS (Personal Physician to the President)
Usman Dabban – PA Catering
Elijah Adeniyi – PA Teleprompter
Barr. Yejide Ogundipe – SSA Food Security
Abiodun Arogundade – SSA Technical Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education
Emmanuella Eduozor – SA Multimedia Content Production
Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire – SSA Sustainable Development Goal
Princess Atika – Senior Special Advisor to the President on Social Events
Yetunde Adeniji – SSA on School Feeding
Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye – Board member of the National Population Commission
Jide Obanikoro – SA Education
Yetunde Adeniji – Special Assistant on Women Affairs
Dr. Aliyu Modibbo – SA General Duties
Hon. Abiodun Yunusa – SA Agriculture
