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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of 26 new chairpersons and chief executive officers for key federal agencies in a sweeping reorganisation aimed at strengthening public institutions and improving service delivery across critical sectors of the economy.

The appointments, announced by the Presidency, affect agencies operating in areas including infrastructure, health, education, technology, energy, agriculture, financial regulation and public administration. The move forms part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to reposition government institutions for greater efficiency and accountability.

According to a statement issued by the Presidency, the appointments take immediate effect, with the new appointees expected to provide strategic leadership and align their respective agencies with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

The statement said the reshuffle was designed to inject fresh ideas into public institutions while ensuring that government agencies remain focused on delivering measurable results for Nigerians.

Officials explained that the appointments followed a review of the operational needs of affected agencies and the desire to strengthen governance structures in line with current national priorities.

The President charged the newly appointed officials to demonstrate professionalism, transparency and dedication in the discharge of their responsibilities. He urged them to work closely with supervising ministries and relevant stakeholders to improve service delivery and accelerate the implementation of government programmes.

Tinubu also emphasised the importance of prudent management of public resources, innovation and accountability, noting that federal agencies play a vital role in driving economic growth and supporting national development.

The Presidency said the appointments reflect the administration’s commitment to building competent leadership across government institutions capable of responding to emerging economic and social challenges.

Policy analysts described the exercise as another significant step in the administration’s broader public sector reform programme. They noted that leadership changes in strategic agencies could improve institutional performance if accompanied by clear performance targets and regular monitoring.

Some stakeholders, however, stressed the need for the new appointees to prioritise continuity by sustaining ongoing projects while introducing reforms that enhance efficiency and public confidence.

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Labour groups and civil society organisations also called on the incoming leadership to uphold transparency, ensure value for public spending and maintain open engagement with stakeholders in their respective sectors.

The latest appointments come as the Federal Government continues to pursue reforms aimed at diversifying the economy, attracting investment, improving infrastructure and strengthening public institutions.

With the new leadership teams expected to assume office immediately, attention will now shift to how quickly the agencies translate the administration’s policy objectives into tangible outcomes for citizens through improved service delivery, effective regulation and stronger institutional performance across the federation.