President Bola Tinubu Appoints 26 Senior Special Assistants and Advisors

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