By Muhammadu Sabiu
In a move aimed at driving the “Renewed Hope” agenda of the Tinubu administration, President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of 18 Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants to serve in the office of the Vice President.
These appointments are expected to play a crucial role in advancing the Federal Government’s objectives across various sectors of the economy.
The newly appointed team is composed of six Special Advisers and twelve Senior Special Assistants, each bringing a unique set of skills and expertise to their respective roles.
Their diverse portfolios cover critical areas such as economic matters, climate change, political affairs, investment, and more.
Here is a breakdown of the appointments in the Vice President’s office:
- Rukaiya El-Rufai – Special Adviser (SAD) to the President on NEC & Climate Change.
- Tope Kolade Fasua – Special Adviser (SAD) to the President on Economic Matters.
- Aliyu Modibbo Umar – Special Adviser (SAD) on General Duties.
- Hakeem Baba Ahmed – Special Adviser (SAD) on Political Matters.
- Jumoke Oduwole – Special Adviser (SAD) to the President on PEBEC & Investment.
- Sadiq Wanka – Special Adviser (SAD) to the President on Power Infrastructure.
- Usman Mohammed – Senior Special Assistant to the President on Administration & Office Coordination.
- Kingsley Stanley Nkwocha – Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications.
- Ishaq Ahmed Ningi – Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital Media & Emergency Management.
- Peju Adebajo – Senior Special Assistant to the President, Investment & Privatisation.
- Mohammed Bulama – Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political/Special Duties.
- Kingsley Uzoma – Senior Special Assistant to the President, Agricbusiness & Productivity Enhancement.
- Gimba Kakanda – Senior Special Assistant to the President, Research & Analytics.
- Temitola Adekunle-Johnson – Senior Special Assistant to the President, Job Creation & MSMEs.
- Nasir Yammama – Senior Special Assistant to the President, Innovation.
- Zainab Yunusa – Senior Special Assistant to the President on NEC.
- Mariam Temitope – Senior Special Assistant to the President, Regional Development Programmes.
- Bashir Maidugu – Deputy State House Counsel (Senior Special Assistant to the President).
These appointments reflect a commitment to addressing various challenges and opportunities facing the nation, with a focus on economic development, climate change, political stability, and innovation.
As the team takes up their roles, they are expected to contribute significantly to the realisation of the “Renewed Hope” agenda set forth by the Tinubu administration.
