President Bola Tinubu has terminated the appointment of the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Dr. Bashir Gwandu.
In a statement today, September 1, the Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale did not give reason for the sack, but said: “the tenure of Dr. Bashir Gwandu as EVC/CEO of NASENI is hereby terminated.”
The statement said that Khalil Suleiman Halilu has been appointed to replace Dr. Bashir Gwandu with immediate effect.
“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.
“Mr. Halilu, 32, is expected to bring his significant experience as an innovator and technology expert to bear in this important new national assignment.”
