BREAKING: President Bola Tinubu Shakes Up Government Agencies, Sacks NBC DG, NAN MD, NTA DG, and More

In a stunning development, President Bola Tinubu has initiated a major restructuring of government agencies under the Ministry of Information. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media Publicity, made the announcement in a statement on Thursday, sending ripples through the political landscape.

The shake-up includes the removal of top executives in various government agencies, with the objective of introducing fresh leadership and perspectives. Notably, the heads of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) have been relieved of their duties. These changes are set to bring innovation and reform to these essential institutions.

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Here is the list of the newly appointed heads of agencies:

1. National Orientation Agency (NOA) – Mr. Lanre Issa-Onilu is the new Director-General/CEO.
2. Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) – Mr. Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos takes over as Director-General/CEO of NTA.
3. Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) – Dr. Muhammed Bulama is now the Director-General/CEO of FRCN.
4. National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) – Mr. Charles Ebuebu is the new Director-General/CEO of NBC.
5. Voice of Nigeria (VON) – Mr. Jibrin Baba Ndace assumes the role of Director-General/CEO of VON.
6. Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) – Dr. Lekan Fadolapo is the new Director-General/CEO of ARCON.
7. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) – Mr. Ali Muhammed Ali is the new Managing Director/CEO of NAN.
8. Nigerian Press Council (NPC) – Mr. Dili Ezughah is the newly appointed Executive Secretary/CEO of NPC.

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President Tinubu’s directives highlight the importance of these agencies in unifying the nation, reshaping mindsets, and presenting Nigeria to the world. The President’s vision is to ensure that these institutions actively contribute to the growth and development of the nation.

These changes are effective immediately, indicating President Tinubu’s determination to revitalize these organizations and position them for a new era.

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