President Bola Tinubu has made an unexpected decision to relieve Dr. Bashir Gwandu of his duties as the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI).
The abrupt removal of Dr. Gwandu from his position was officially disclosed through a statement issued by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity. This announcement has sent shockwaves throughout the scientific and engineering community.
Notably, President Tinubu has appointed Khalil Suleiman Halilu, a young and promising talent at the age of 32, as the new Chief Executive Officer of NASENI. This appointment comes as a remarkable shift in leadership, as Mr. Halilu takes the helm of this crucial national agency.
Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesman, emphasized that Mr. Halilu’s appointment aligns with the provisions set forth in the NASENI Act of 2014, where he will serve an initial term of five years. This decision reflects President Tinubu’s vision to infuse fresh, innovative, and technology-driven leadership into the agency.
In Chief Ngelale’s words, “Mr. Halilu, 32, is expected to bring his significant experience as an innovator and technology expert to bear in this important new national assignment.” This choice underscores the President’s commitment to advancing science and engineering in the nation.
The statement concluded with a resounding note: “By the directive of the President, this appointment takes immediate effect.”
