More key national appointments made under Renewed Hope agenda
From Moshood Karim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a fresh round of high-profile appointments into key federal institutions. Among the most notable is the appointment of former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, as the new Director-General of the Nigeria Institute of Sports (NIS).
The appointment, which takes immediate effect, has been widely applauded, particularly in Edo State, where Shaibu is regarded as a steadfast advocate for sports development and youth engagement. His appointment is viewed as both a reward for his years of dedicated public service and a bold signal of the administration’s commitment to revitalising Nigeria’s sporting infrastructure and talent pipeline.
Shaibu, a seasoned politician and former legislator, is celebrated for his active involvement in grassroots sports and youth mobilisation. His new role is expected to leverage these strengths, bringing new energy and vision to the Nigeria Institute of Sports.
A source within the Presidency noted that the appointment aligns with the Tinubu administration’s *Renewed Hope* agenda — a governance philosophy aimed at fostering inclusive national development, improving institutional efficiency, and ensuring that no region is left behind.
“President Tinubu’s trust in Shaibu is a badge of honour that silences critics and inspires many. His journey, marked by perseverance and service, now continues at a national level where his impact can be felt across the federation,” the source said.
The announcement comes amid expectations of more appointments in the coming days, particularly targeting the Northern region, as part of the administration’s efforts to deepen institutional reforms and drive effective service delivery across sectors.
In addition to Shaibu, several other distinguished Nigerians have been appointed to leadership positions across various national bodies:
Sen. Ken Nnamani (Enugu) – Chairman, Nigerian Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS)
Omobolanle Akinyemi Obe (Ondo) – Director-General, National Senior Citizens Centre, Abuja
Dr. Segun Aina (Osun) – Director-General, Academic Staff College of Nigeria
Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim(Ebonyi) – Chairman, National Merit Award Committee
Mr. Ayodele Olufemi (Kogi) – Executive Director (Monitoring and Implementation), Nigeria–São Tomé Joint Development Authority
Babaranti Ayandayo Rasheed(Osun) – Executive Director (Finance and Administration), Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC)
Hon. (Dr.) Asabe Vilita Bashir (Borno) – Director-General, National Centre for Women Development
Sen. Jalo Zarami (Yobe) – Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission
Hon. Dr. Joseph Haruna Kigbu(Nasarawa) – Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission
Momoh Jibril (Kogi) – Board Member, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN)
Observers say these appointments not only reflect a deliberate attempt to balance geopolitical representation but also to inject proven technocrats and public servants into strategic national roles.
With more announcements anticipated in the coming days, all eyes remain on President Tinubu’s evolving appointments strategy as he works to entrench inclusive governance and reignite institutional performance across Nigeria.
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