Appointment
Group applauds President Tinubu for picking Hon Tunji-Ojo as Minister
A group, Defenders of Constitutional Democracy (DCD) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating an Ondo State Federal Lawmaker, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo (BTO) as a minister of the Federal Republic.
The group also congratulated the nominee for being among the first batch to be sent to the Senate for screening after the well deserved nomination.
Hon Tunji-Ojo, a serving member of the House of Representatives representing Akoko North East/Akoko North West federal Constituencyf of Ondo state was the Chairman of the Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in the 9th Assembly.
The DCD’s commendation, issued in Abuja was signed by its National Convener, Alhaji Aliyu Abdullahi and the Director of Contact and Mobilisation, Dr. Chukwuma Okoro.
The CDC said Tunji-Ojo as a minister “Would add value to the administration of President Bola Tinubu, especially in the communication and IT sector having being an accomplished business and management executive with a flourishing career in ICT, becoming the CEO of a leading indigenous ICT consultant company in Nigeria, Matrix IT Solutions Limited, at the age of 24”.
The group noted that “As a professional, he holds a certification in Ethical Hacking and Counter Measures and is also a certified CompTIA Network Plus Engineer and a Britannia Hardware A+ Management Certificate Holder”.
According to them, “With certifications in eighteen professional qualifications in ICT including the prestigious title of being one of the first set of certified ethical hackers from Royal Britannia IT Training Academy in the United Kingdom before he turned 24 years, Rt. Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo possesses the requisite qualifications, experience and character to contribute meaningfully and immensely to the President Tinubu’s APC-led government.
“Mr. President, we deeply appreciate you for nominating this rare talent and resourceful young man to be part of your administration. We have no doubt in our minds that Hon. Tunji-Ojo, being a round peg in a round hole will be an invaluable asset to your administration and the country at large.
“This particular nomination and indeed the other 27 have clearly shown that the Renewed Hope Agenda will be a huge success because intellectuals, bureaucrats and experienced professionals such as Hon. Tunji-Ojo are given an opportunity to ventilate their skills, the nation will certainly be a better place.
“We commend Mr. President for this wonderful pick for it has proven that the youths who are leaders of tomorrow have a place in the current administration as those who are prepared for service would definitely be accorded due recognition.
“Hence, we pray that God will give them the strength and excellent health to deliver dividends of democracy to Nigerians”, the statement stated.
The DCD further stated that “As a member of the House of Representatives from 2019 to date, Hon. Tunji-Ojo has given a good account of himself by offering purposeful representation and service to his constituents.
“His Federal constituency has enjoyed a wholesome transformation, which has successfully changed the condition of the people.
“It is on record that Hon. Tunji-Ojo has changed his federal constituency into a construction site with an array of projects executed by him in the last four years. Presently, there is no community in his constituency that has not benefited from BTO as hardwork and benevolence.”
The Senate has endorsed the nomination of Omolola Oloworaran as the substantive Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM).
President Bola Tinubu had nominated Oloworaran for the position and sought Senate approval through a formal request.
Her confirmation followed the adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service, presented during Thursday’s plenary session.
The committee’s chairman, Senator Cyril Fasuyi (APC, Ekiti North), stated that Oloworaran met all legal and professional requirements as outlined in the Pension Reform Act 2014. He emphasized that she fulfilled the criteria stipulated under sections 19(2), (5), (6), and 26 of the Act, qualifying her for the role.
“The nominee has demonstrated competence and meets the legal prerequisites for this position. The committee finds her to be a fit and proper person for appointment as Director-General of PENCOM,” Senator Fasuyi said.
During the session, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin put the committee’s recommendation to a voice vote, which received overwhelming support from the senators.
Oloworaran’s confirmation ensures continued leadership at PENCOM, an agency critical to Nigeria’s pension administration and reform initiatives.
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the appointment of Hon. Gani Audu as Chief of Staff, with the appointment taking immediate effect.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Fred Itua, made the disclosure through a press Statement on Thursday.
According to the statement the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Umar Ikhilor, who made the announcement described Audu’s new role as integral to advancing Governor Okpebholo’s reform agenda for the state.
The statement reads: “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public, particularly the good people of Edo State, that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has approved the appointment of Hon. Gani Audu as his Chief of Staff. The appointment takes immediate effect.”
Hon. Audu, born on August 18, 1969, brings a rich background in governance and administration to his new role. A graduate of Auchi Polytechnic with an HND (1994), he went on to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from Benson Idahosa University (2011) and an M.Sc. in Intelligence and Global Security from Baze University, Abuja (2024).
Audu’s political experience spans nearly two decades. He served as Chairman of Etsako West Local Government Council from 2004 to 2010, represented Etsako West Constituency 1 in the Edo State House of Assembly from 2015 to 2023, and was the All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate in the 2020 Edo State elections.
This strategic appointment is expected to bolster the governor’s administrative team and support his vision of transformative governance in Edo State.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America.
In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), on Wednesday, President Tinubu expressed his enthusiasm about strengthening Nigeria-U.S. relations amidst the complex global challenges and opportunities.
Trump, who claimed victory on Wednesday, pledged to “heal” the country as he was on the brink of defeating Kamala Harris in a remarkable White House comeback.
President Tinubu praised Trump’s victory, emphasizing that it reflects the trust and confidence the American people have placed in his leadership. He also commended the American people’s commitment to democracy.
Looking ahead, President Tinubu expressed confidence that Trump’s experience as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021 would foster beneficial and reciprocal economic and development partnerships between the U.S. and Africa. He expressed hope that this new era under President Trump would promote peace, economic cooperation, and address global challenges.
Acknowledging the significant influence of the United States in shaping global events, President Tinubu believes that Trump’s leadership will bring the world closer to peace and prosperity.
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