President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight Chief Executive Officers for Parastatals and Agencies under the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation. These appointments are aimed at driving innovation, creating opportunities for Nigerians, and reforming key institutions of government that play vital roles in unifying the nation, reshaping mindsets, and showcasing Nigeria to the world.
This was contained in a statement signed by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) today in Abuja.
The newly appointed CEOs and their respective agencies are:
National Orientation Agency (NOA): Mr. Lanre Issa-Onilu
Nigerian Television Authority (NTA): Mr. Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos
Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN): Dr. Muhammed Bulama
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC): Mr. Charles Ebuebu
Voice of Nigeria (VON): Mr. Jibrin Baba Ndace
Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON): Dr. Lekan Fadolapo
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN): Mr. Ali Muhammed Ali
Nigerian Press Council (NPC): Mr. Dili Ezughah
The President has charged these newly appointed leaders with the responsibility to reform these critical institutions and provide new opportunities for the Nigerian people. These appointments take immediate effect as of October 19, 2023.
