Tinubu Announces Key Appointments in Nigerian Education

President Bola Tinubu made several key appointments on October 10, 2023, for various educational institutions in Nigeria, including the National Examinations Council (NECO), the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), and the National Library of Nigeria. He appointed Prof.

Modup Adeola Adelabu as the chairman of the governing board of NECO, while retaining Prof. Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi as the current registrar.

Dr. Bongfa Binfa was appointed as the rector of the Federal Polytechnic, N.

Yak Shendam, for a single five-year term. Prof.

Chinwe Veronica Anunobi's tenure as the director and chief executive of the National Library of Nigeria was renewed for a final five-year term. Additionally, Prof.

Babatunde Salako was appointed as the chairman of the NBTE. These appointments are part of Tinubu's strategy to enhance the educational sector and improve research output in Nigeria.