President Bola Tinubu has made significant appointments to key positions within Nigeria’s regulatory bodies, including the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), National Pension Commission (PenCom), Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), and Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF).

In a statement released by Ajuri Ngelale, spokesman for President Tinubu, it was announced that Dr. Mainasara Umar Kogo has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Dr. Kogo, described as a seasoned lawyer and analyst with expertise in law, security, economy, politics, and international diplomacy, assumes leadership of the CCT with immediate effect.

Meanwhile, Ms. Omolola Bridget Oloworaran has been appointed as the new Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom). According to the statement, Ms. Oloworaran brings extensive experience in finance and banking to her new role. Her appointment is pending confirmation by the Nigerian Senate, underscoring the procedural requirement for such high-level appointments.

Furthermore, Jobson Ewalefoh has been named as the new Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), subject also to Senate confirmation. The appointments highlight President Tinubu’s commitment to placing competent professionals in positions critical to the effective regulation and governance of these sectors.

Additionally, Oluwaseun Faleye has been appointed as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). Faleye, noted for his background in legal and corporate finance, and his previous roles including as a lawmaker and Chairperson of the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Women Affairs, Poverty Alleviation, and Job Creation, is expected to bring a wealth of experience to his new position.

President Tinubu expressed confidence in the appointees’ abilities to leverage their expertise and professionalism to enhance the performance and efficiency of their respective agencies. The appointments reflect a strategic move towards achieving robust governance and regulatory oversight across key sectors crucial to Nigeria’s socio-economic development.

The president’s office reiterated the importance of Senate confirmation for these appointments, highlighting the procedural adherence necessary for such pivotal roles in national administration.