Breaking News: Tinubu Dismisses NBC, NAN, NTA, FRCN, VON, ARCON, NPC, NOA Director-Generals
Breaking news: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has just sacked the Directors-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), the Nigerian News Agency (NAN) and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). The news of the ouster comes a few days after Tinubu delivered a major shakeup of the National Assembly leadership. Read more to find out the details of Tinubu's latest decision.
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed the heads of several government agencies within the Ministry of Information. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media Publicity, made the announcement in a statement on Thursday.
The newly appointed heads of the agencies are as follows:
1. National Orientation Agency (NOA) - Director-General/CEO: Mr. Lanre Issa-Onilu
2. Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) - Director-General/CEO: Mr. Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos
3. Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) - Director-General/CEO: Dr. Muhammed Bulama
4. National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) - Director-General/CEO: Mr. Charles Ebuebu
5. Voice of Nigeria (VON) - Director-General/CEO: Mr. Jibrin Baba Ndace
6. Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) - Director-General/CEO: Dr. Lekan Fadolapo
7. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) - Managing Director/CEO: Mr. Ali Muhammed Ali
8. Nigerian Press Council (NPC) - Executive Secretary/CEO: Mr. Dili Ezughah
The President has urged the newly appointed leaders to bring innovation and create new opportunities for Nigerians by effectively reforming these key government institutions. These agencies play a vital role in unifying the people, shaping mindsets, and showcasing Nigeria to the rest of the world.
The appointments listed above are effective immediately based on the President's directives.
