Just In: Tinubu Makes New Appointment in Nigerian College of Aviation Technology
- Dr. Danjuma Adamu Ismaila has been appointed as the new rector and chief executive of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria
- Presidency announced his appointment in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu's special adviser on information & strategy on Wednesday
- Onanuga disclosed that before his appointment, Ismaila served as a lecturer at the Federal University of Transportation, Daura, and is a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society, UK
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State House, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr Danjuma Adamu Ismaila as Rector and Chief Executive of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria.
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This was made known in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president, Information & Strategy, on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
According to the statement, Dr. Ismaila, an expert in air transportation management, transport economic policy, and aviation security, graduated from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, with a degree in Physics in 1989.
"He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Transportation and has attended many courses, workshops, and seminars on civil aviation management and transportation.
"He is a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society, the UK, and the Air Transport Research Society, among others.
"Before the appointment, Dr Ismaila was a lecturer at the Federal University of Transportation, Daura," the statement read.
Nigerians react as Tinubu makes new appointment
As usual, Nigerians stormed the comments section of a presidential aide, Dada Olusegun, who shared the statement regarding the appointment. Legit.ng compiled a few reactions below:
@AdejumoAdetunj4 tweeted:
"You have nothing to say about the ongoing undemocratical, imposition and unlawful activities of your party members in Osun State."
@UdemgbaNelson tweeted:
"Where is Wike?"
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