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Tinubu appoints Halilu new boss of NASENI

The NASENI new head’s appointment is with immediate effect.

• September 1, 2023
President Bola Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu [Credit: Tinubu]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment Khalil Halilu, as the new executive vice chairman and chief executive officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI).


Mr Halilu, 32, who replaces Bashir Gwandu whose appointment was terminated.

This is contained in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, on Friday in Abuja.

Mr Halilu will serve for an initial term of five years in accordance with the relevant sections of the NASENI Act, 2014.

The new NASENI head is expected to bring his significant experience as an innovator and technology expert to bear on the new responsibility.

The NASENI new head’s appointment is with immediate effect.


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