President Bola Tinubu took action on Thursday by removing the heads of various government agencies within the Ministry of Information. This announcement was made by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media Publicity.
The newly appointed officials are as follows:
- National Orientation Agency (NOA) — Director-General/CEO — Mr. Lanre Issa-Onilu
- Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) — Director-General / CEO — Mr. Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos
- Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) — Director-General / CEO — Dr. Muhammed Bulama
- National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) — Director-General / CEO — Mr. Charles Ebuebu
- Voice of Nigeria (VON) — Director-General / CEO — Mr. Jibrin Baba Ndace
- Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) — Director-General / CEO — Dr. Lekan Fadolapo
- News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) — Managing Director / CEO — Mr. Ali Muhammed Ali
- Nigerian Press Council (NPC) — Executive Secretary / CEO — Mr. Dili Ezughah
The statement indicated that the President has charged the newly appointed leaders of these critical sectors to bring innovation and create new opportunities for Nigerians. This is to be achieved through effective reforms of these significant government institutions, which play a role in uniting the people, reshaping their mindsets, and promoting the nation to the world.
The statement further clarified that these appointments are effective immediately.