Full List of Buhari's Kinsmen Tinubu Gave Appointments This Week

Full List of Buhari's Kinsmen Tinubu Gave Appointments This Week

The Katsina state government has praised President Ahmed Tinubu for appointing people from Katsina, the home state of the immediate-past president Muhammadu Buhari.

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Acting governor of the state, Faruq Jobe, commended the president for recognizing the leadership qualities and experience within the state, which will be valuable assets to the appointees.

President Bola Tinubu shocked Nigerians as he gave four appointments to former President Muhammadu Buhari's kinsmen in one week. The appointees are former Governor Aminu Masari, Kabir Ibrahim Mashi, Abdullahi Alhassan Imam, and Badamasi Lawal Charanchi.
Tinubu appoints top Buhari's kinsmen Photo Credit: @MBuhari, @officialABAT
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The state government also acknowledged the appointment of the state's immediate past governor and three other individuals into federal positions, expressing confidence that their expertise will contribute to the success of the administration's goals.

Katsina government commends Tinubu

The acting governor Jobe expressed confidence that the appointees, including former governor Aminu Bello Masari, will lead their respective offices to new heights and drive positive change.

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Jobe said their vast experiences and deep understanding of their sectors will bring innovation and excellence to these critical institutions, ultimately benefiting the nation and inspiring others from Katsina State to strive for excellence in public service.

Tinubu and Buhari have often been described as friends, having supported each other during their respective election campaigns.

Below is the full list of appointees from Buhari's state who Tinubu appointed in just one:

Tinubu appoints Masari

President Tinubu has appointed the former Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, as the Chairman of the Board of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).

According to a statement issued by the Katsina State Government, Masari's appointment is a testament to his wealth of experience and leadership style, which will be valuable assets in his new role. The statement also commended President Tinubu for recognizing Masari's potential and appointing him to this critical position.

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As Chairman of the Board of TETFund, Masari will oversee the organization's efforts to support tertiary education in Nigeria. With his experience as a former Governor and his commitment to education, Masari is well-positioned to make a positive impact in this role.

Tinubu appoints Mashi as RMAFC commissioner

Kabir Ibrahim Mashi has been appointed as the federal commissioner of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) by Tinubu.

His appointment is seen as a strategic move to strengthen the commission's revenue mobilization and allocation efforts. Mashi's expertise and experience in finance and administration make him an ideal candidate for this role.

As Federal Commissioner of RMAFC, Mashi will play a crucial role in ensuring the fair distribution of revenue among the three tiers of government. With Mashi at the helm, the RMAFC is expected to make significant strides in promoting transparency and accountability in revenue allocation.

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Imam gets Tinubu's appointment

Abdullahi Alhassan Imam has been appointed the programme manager of the National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO) by the Tinubu-led federal government. This appointment aims to strengthen the implementation of the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP), which includes the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) scheme.

As NCTO programme Manager, Imam will oversee the implementation of the CCT scheme, which provides financial support to vulnerable households across the country.

Tinubu gives appointment to Charanchi from Katsina

Badamasi Lawal Charanchi was also appointed the chief executive officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). The agency carries out various initiatives to reduce poverty and improve Nigerians' livelihoods.

As CEO of NSIPA, Charanchi will oversee the implementation of NSIP initiatives, including the Conditional Cash Transfer, National Home-Grown School Feeding, and N-Power programmes.

Hunger protest: Obasanjo sends message to Tinubu

Legit.ng earlier reported that Olusegun Obasanjo, the former president of Nigeria, called on President Bola Tinubu to heed the demands of protesting youths.

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The former president made the call when six members of the national assembly paid a courtesy visit to his residence in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital.

Obasanjo then urged President Tinubu to listen to the youths' demands, adding that their demands were legitimate.

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Source: Legit.ng

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Bada Yusuf (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Yusuf Amoo Bada is an accomplished writer with 7 years of experience in journalism and writing, he is also politics and current affairs editor with Legit.ng. He holds B.A in Literature from OAU, and Diploma in Mass Comm. He has obtained certificates in Advance Digital Reporting, News Lab workshop, Journalism AI Discovery. He previously worked as Editor with OperaNews. Legit’s Best Editor of the Year for Politics and Current Affairs Desk (2023). Contact: bada.yusuf.amoo@corp.legit.ng