President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Jega, the former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as his special adviser and coordinator for presidential livestock reforms.
The announcement was made on Friday, March 7, by the president’s special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, via a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
This appointment aligns with Tinubu’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s livestock sector under his ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda.
President Tinubu recently established the livestock development ministry, aimed at shifting Nigeria’s animal farming industry from a subsistence model to a commercially viable sector.
This appointment aligns with Tinubu’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s livestock sector under his ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda.
President Tinubu recently established the livestock development ministry, aimed at shifting Nigeria’s animal farming industry from a subsistence model to a commercially viable sector.
His new appointment is expected to build on the foundation laid by the presidential livestock committee, ensuring sustained progress in the sector.
Onanuga noted that Jega’s expertise would help drive impactful reforms that enhance national development.
“His appointment as special adviser to President Tinubu will reinforce the gains of the presidential committee and ensure the continued momentum of the reforms already in motion.” the presidency said in part.
