Tinubu sacks NASENI boss, appoints 32-year-old as replacement

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has terminated the appointment of Bashir Gwandu as the executive vice-chairman & chief executive officer of the National Agency for Science & Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI).

The president appointed 32-year-old Khalil Suleiman Halilu as his replacement.

The special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, revealed the development in a statement on September 1, 2023.

“By this appointment, Khalil Suleiman Halilu will serve for an initial term of 5 years.

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Mr. Halilu, 32, is expected to bring his significant experience as an innovator & 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 reads.

Halilu is a tech innovator who has founded and invested in several startups.