President Bola Tinubu has terminated the appointment of Dr. Bashir Gwandu as executive vice chairman and chief executive officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI).
Consequently, the president approved the appointment of Khalil Suleiman Halilu as the new EVC/CEO of the agency.
According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, by this appointment, Khalil Suleiman Halilu will serve for an initial term of five years in accordance with the relevant sections of the NASENI Act, 2014.
“Halilu, 32, is expected to bring his significant experience as an innovator and technology expert to bear in this important new national assignment. By the directive of the president, this appointment takes immediate effect,” the statement said.