Tinubu Sacks NASENI Boss, Appoints 32-year-old Khalil Halilu as Replacement
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sacked the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Bashir Gwandu.
The President announced the termination of his appointment in a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday.
While not giving reason for the decision, the President appointed Khalil Suleiman Halilu as the new head of the agency.
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“By this appointment, Khalil Suleiman 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.
“The tenure of Dr. Bashir Gwandu as EVC/CEO of NASENI is hereby terminated.
“By the directive of the President, this appointment takes immediate effect,” the statement read in part.
