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Tinubu Rewards Loyalty: Two Senior Aides in VP’s Office Get Major Promotions

By Achimi Muktar

In a move signaling continuity and confidence in his team, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has elevated two key senior aides in the Office of the Vice President, reinforcing his administration’s focus on job creation, small business growth, and public health.

The Big Promotions

Announced in a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), the new appointments include:

✅ Temitola Adekunle-Johnson – Now Special Adviser to the President on Job Creation and MSME (Previously SSA in the same sector)

✅ Uju Anwuka – Now Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Health (Previously Special Assistant on Public Health)

Who Are the Appointees?

Temitola Adekunle-Johnson – The MSME Game-Changer

Adekunle-Johnson has been a key player in shaping policies that support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). His work on initiatives like:

Expanded National MSME Clinics

Shared Facility Initiative

has helped thousands of small business owners gain better access to funding, training, and infrastructure.

Uju Anwuka – The Public Health Advocate

Anwuka has been a driving force in the fight against malnutrition and hunger, especially in vulnerable communities. She was instrumental in launching the Nutrition 774 Initiative, a project aimed at tackling malnutrition nationwide.

Why It Matters

These promotions are seen as part of Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda, which prioritizes:

✅ Job creation
✅ MSME support
✅ Public health improvements

With their proven track record and hands-on experience, Adekunle-Johnson and Anwuka are expected to accelerate the administration’s progress in these key areas.

Their appointments take immediate effect, signaling Tinubu’s urgency in driving results.

With these strategic moves, the question remains: What’s next for Tinubu’s administration in its push for economic growth and public health reforms?