In a recent wave of appointments, President Bola Tinubu has selected several individuals from Katsina State, the home state of former President Muhammadu Buhari, for prominent federal positions. These appointments have drawn attention and praise, particularly from the governor of Katsina, Faruq Jobe, who commended Tinubu for recognizing the leadership qualities and experience of these appointees.
The state government expressed confidence in the capabilities of these new appointees, including the immediate past governor of Katsina, Aminu Bello Masari, and three others, highlighting their potential contributions to advancing the administration’s objectives.
Here’s a summary of the key appointments:
- Aminu Bello Masari – Appointed as the Chairman of the Board of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Masari will oversee efforts to support and enhance tertiary education in Nigeria.
- Kabir Ibrahim Mashi – Appointed as the Federal Commissioner of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Mashi will play a crucial role in ensuring fair revenue distribution among the three tiers of government, with a focus on promoting transparency and accountability.
- Abdullahi Alhassan Imam – Named the Programme Manager of the National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO), Imam will manage the implementation of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) scheme, a key component of the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) that provides financial aid to vulnerable households.
- Badamasi Lawal Charanchi – Appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Charanchi will oversee various poverty reduction initiatives, including the CCT, National Home-Grown School Feeding, and N-Power programs.
These appointments are seen as strategic moves to leverage the experience and expertise of individuals from Katsina State to drive key national initiatives.
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