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Tinubu fires NASENI CEO, chooses 32-year-old Halillu as replacement

Khalil Suleiman Halilu.
Khalil Suleiman Halilu.
The NASENI new head’s appointment is with immediate effect.
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI).

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He is Khalil Halilu, 32, who replaces Dr Bashir Gwandu whose appointment was terminated.

This is contained in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Friday in Abuja.

Halilu will serve for an initial term of five years in accordance with the relevant sections of the NASENI Act, 2014.

The new NASENI head is expected to bring his significant experience as an innovator and technology expert to bear on the new responsibility.

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The NASENI new head’s appointment is with immediate effect.

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