Tinubu gives Jega Fresh Appointment

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as a presidential adviser and coordinator of presidential livestock reforms.

One of the presidential spokespersons, Bayo Onanuga, shared the update on his verified X (formerly Twitter) page on Friday night, March 7.

The announcement comes as President Tinubu pursues his ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda.

Onanuga said President Tinubu announced the appointment on Friday, March 7, “hoping to drive meaningful progress in the livestock sector and further strengthen national development efforts”.

Jega, former vice chancellor of Bayero University, co-chaired the presidential livestock committee with President Tinubu.

The committee delivered comprehensive recommendations that underscored sustainable livestock reforms.

One recommendation was the creation of the livestock ministry, which now has a minister.

Prof. Attahiru Jega said in January that Nigeria’s livestock sector has started to attract American, Chinese and other foreign investors.

Jega, 68, is a member of the international elections advisory council and the pro-chancellor and chairman of the governing council of Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education in Kano state.

He served as the chairman of INEC between 2010 and 2015.

The presidency said: “His appointment as special adviser to President Tinubu will reinforce the gains of the presidential committee and ensure the continued momentum of the reforms already in motion.”