Abdullahi Ganduje appointed Chair of FAAN Board as Tinubu makes 42 new appointments
In a series of sweeping appointments aimed at bolstering leadership across federal agencies, President Bola Tinubu has named Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the board chair of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).
The announcement, made through a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the presidential spokesperson, highlights Ganduje’s new role as part of 42 appointments of board chairpersons for various federal organizations. The move underscores the administration’s intent to place experienced political and administrative figures in key positions to drive national development.
Ganduje’s appointment comes as FAAN faces critical challenges in managing and upgrading Nigeria’s airport infrastructure to meet global standards. His tenure is expected to focus on ensuring operational efficiency and implementing policies to enhance the aviation sector’s competitiveness.
In his statement, President Tinubu emphasized that the board chairpersons would hold non-executive positions and are expected to collaborate closely with management without interfering in day-to-day operations. The president also directed that all appointments take immediate effect.
Ganduje, a two-term governor of Kano State and an experienced administrator brings to FAAN a wealth of governance experience. His tenure as Kano State governor was marked by infrastructure projects, policy reforms as well as allegations of corruptions.
As he transitions into his new role, stakeholders in the aviation sector will be keen to see how his leadership impacts the authority responsible for overseeing Nigeria’s airports.
Other notable appointments include Kayode Opeifa as Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) and Bolaji Akinyemi, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs, as board chair of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs. Felix Morka, APC spokesperson, was appointed as board chair of the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa.
This latest round of appointments reflects the Tinubu administration’s strategy to position seasoned politicians and professionals in leadership roles across federal agencies, aiming to drive efficiency, innovation, and development across key sectors of the economy.
Below is the full list of appointments:
National Youth Service Corps, Ministry of Youth Development
Hillard Eta — Chairman (Cross River)
Nigerian Institute of International Affairs
Bolaji Akinyemi — Chairman (Lagos)
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Ministry of Aviation
Abdullahi Ganduje — Chairman (Kano)
National Sugar Development Council
Bashiru Ajibola — Chairman (Osun)
Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading Company
Sulaiman Argungu — Chairman (Kebbi)
National Agency for Great Green Wall
Magnus Abe — Chairman (Rivers)
National Teachers Institute
Festus Fuanter — Chairman (Plateau)
National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI)
Raji Kolawole — Director-General (Oyo)
Nigerian Institute of Educational Planning and Administration
Victor Giadom — Chairman (Rivers)
Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria
Mustapha Salihu — Chairman (Adamawa)
Industrial Training Fund
Hamma Ali Kumo — Chairman (Gombe)
Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology
Donatus Nwankpa — Chairman (Abia)
Sheda Science and Technology Complex
Abubakar Maikafi — Chairman (Bauchi)
Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria
Nasiru Gawuna — Chairman (Kano)
National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion
Tokunbo Afikuyomi — Chairman (Lagos)
Nigerian Postal Service
Kekemeke — Chairman (Ondo)
National Inland Waterways Authority
Musa Adar — Chairman (Sokoto)
National Steel Council
Abdulkarim Abubakar — Chairman (Nasarawa)
National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency
Garba Muhammad — Chairman (Kaduna)
National Bio-Safety Management Agency
Mu’azu Rijau — Chairman (Niger)
Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute
Durosimi Meseko — Chairman (Kogi)
Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe
Zainab Ibrahim — Chairman (Taraba)
Nigerian Railway Corporation
Kayode Opeifa — Managing Director (Lagos)
Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti
Durotolu Oyebode Bankole — Chairman (Ogun)
Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta
Dayo Israel — Chairman (Lagos)
Federal Medical Centre, Asaba
Mary Idele — Chairman (Edo)
Federal Medical Centre, Lokoja
Chidi Duru (OON) — Chairman (Anambra)
Federal Medical Centre, Owerri
Emma Eneukwu — Chairman (Enugu)
Civil Defence, Immigration and Prisons Services Board
Jubril Abdulmalik — Secretary (Kano)
Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia
Uguru Ofoke — Chairman (Ebonyi)
Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa
Felix Morka — Chairman (Delta)
Federal Medical Centre, Yola
Bashir Gumel — Chairman (Jigawa)
David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital, Ubuhu, Ebonyi State
Ijeoma Arodiogbu — Chairman (Imo)
National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency
Edward Omo-Erewa — Chairman (Edo)
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
Yusuf Abubakar — Chairman (Kaduna)
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State
Ali Dalori — Chairman (Borno)
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika, Zaria, Kaduna State
Lawal Liman — Chairman (Kaduna)
Federal Medical Centre, Katsina
Abubakar Maiha — Chairman (Adamawa)
Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC)
Isa Achida — Chairman (Sokoto)
Federal Medical Centre, Birnin Kudu
Mohammed Hassan — Chairman (Zamfara)
National Building and Road Research Institute
Yahuza Inuwa — Chairman (Nasarawa)
Sokoto-Rima River Basin Development Authority
Abubakar Wurno — Chairman (Sokoto)
Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital
Augustine Umahi — Chairman (Ebonyi)
Federal Scholarship Board
Babatunde Fakoyede — Chairman (Ekiti)
Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund
Shola Olofin — Chairman (Ekiti)
