JUST IN: President Tinubu appoints new CCT chairman

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Mainasar Kogo as the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).

Kogo is a seasoned lawyer and analyst in the fields of law, security, economy, politics, and international diplomacy.

This is contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale on Saturday.

In another terse statement by Ngelale, Tinubu named Mr. Cornelius Adebayo as the new Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA).

“Tinubu expects the new Chief Executive Officer of NALDA to deploy his competence and experience in supporting and driving the growth and sustainability of Nigeria’s agricultural sector,” it said.

Meanwhile, the president spokesman has also announced the appointment of Senator Bashir Lado Mohammed as Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters (Office of the President).

Mr. Mohammed is an experienced politician and businessman from Kano State.

“He is a former Senator representing Kano Central and former Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP).

The President expects that the new Special Adviser on Senate Matters will deploy his immense experience for enhanced synergy between the Executive and the Legislature and for improved government performance, ” the statement added.