Toba Owojaiye ReportingÂ
In a significant move towards revitalizing Nigeria’s economy, President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of new Chief Executive Officers to lead various agencies and parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. The President’s vision is to boost economic growth by promoting trade expansion, supporting small, medium, and large-scale industries across the nation.
The appointed CEOs for these crucial agencies are as follows:
. **Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)** — Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN
Industrial Training Fund (ITF)** — Afiz Ogun Oluwatoyin
National Sugar Development Council (NSDC)** — Kamar Bakrin
Nigeria Export Processing Zone Authority (NEPZA)** — Olufemi Ogunyemi
Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC)** — Nonye Ayeni
Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC)** — Aisha Rimi
Oil & Gas Free Zone Authority (OGFZA)** — Bamanga Usman Jada
Small & Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN)** — Charles Odii
Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)** — Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke
Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN)** — Rabiu Olowo
Nigeria Commodities Exchange (NCE)** — Anthony Atuche, CFA
Lagos International Trade Fair Complex (LITFCMB)** — Veronica Safiya Ndanusa
Tafawa Balewa Square Management Board (TBSMB)** — Lucia Shittu
National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC)** — Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin
Under the banner of the Renewed Hope Agenda, President Bola Tinubu expects these new appointees to perform optimally, adhering to key performance benchmarks set by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. These appointments take immediate effect.
This was undersigned by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) dated October 13, 2023.