President Tinubu Appoints Jami’u Abiola as Senior Special Assistant on Linguistics and Foreign Matters
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Jami’u Abiola as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Linguistics and Foreign Matters, effective from November 14, 2024.
The appointment was announced in a statement issued by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information & Public Relations, on behalf of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
This new position aligns with the provisions of the Certain Political and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc) Act 2008, as amended. Before this appointment, Jami’u Abiola served as the Special Assistant to the President on Special Duties in the Office of the Vice President.
In his new role, President Tinubu has tasked Jami’u Abiola to work closely with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, leveraging his experience to contribute to the country’s foreign relations and linguistic matters. The President expects him to bring his expertise to bear in advancing the government’s agenda in these critical areas.
Jami’u Abiola’s appointment is seen as a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s foreign policy and linguistic initiatives, to enhance the country’s international presence and diplomatic efforts.