Tinubu sacks NASENI CEO, appoints 32-year-old Khalil Halilu as replacement

President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved the appointment of Khalil Suleiman Halilu as the new Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, NASENI.

A statement by the president’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale said the tenure of Bashir Gwandu as EVC/CEO of NASENI is hereby terminated.

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

Mr Halilu, 32, is expected to bring his significant experience as an innovator and technology expert to bear in this important new national assignment.

By the directive of the President, this appointment takes immediate effect.