President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Khalil Suleiman Halilu as the new Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI).
The announcement of this appointment was made in an official statement released on Friday by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, and subsequently made available to Channels Television.
According to the statement, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, aged 32, has been selected to lead NASENI. He will serve an initial term of five years in alignment with the provisions of the NASENI Act of 2014. This appointment represents a significant step forward in promoting youth leadership and innovation within the country.
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Halilu is expected to leverage his considerable experience as an innovator and technology expert to make a meaningful impact in his new national role. His appointment reflects a commitment to injecting fresh perspectives and capabilities into NASENI’s mission to promote scientific and engineering infrastructure development in Nigeria.
With Khalil Suleiman Halilu’s appointment, the tenure of Dr. Bashir Gwandu as the EVC/CEO of NASENI has been officially terminated, in line with the directives of President Tinubu. The statement further emphasized that this appointment is effective immediately, underscoring the urgency and significance of the transition in NASENI’s leadership.
Khalil Suleiman Halilu’s ascent to this prominent role highlights the importance of harnessing the talents and potential of Nigeria’s youth in driving innovation and technological advancement in critical sectors such as science and engineering. His appointment represents a forward-looking approach to leadership within NASENI and signals a commitment to advancing Nigeria’s capabilities in these vital fields.