President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Khalil Halilu as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), which takes immediate effect.
Chronicle NG reports that Khalil Halilu is a young innovator and technology expert.
Ajuri Ngelale, media adviser to President Tinubu, said this on Friday in a statement.
President Bola Tinubu approved on Friday the appointment of Khalil Halilu as the new Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure.
By this appointment, Khalil Suleiman Halilu will serve for an initial term of five years under the relevant sections of the NASENI Act, 2014.
Mr. Halilu, 32, is expected to bring his significant experience as an innovator and technology expert to bear on this important new national assignment.
The tenure of Dr. Bashir Gwandu as EVC/CEO of NASENI is hereby terminated.
By the directive of the President, this appointment takes immediate effect.