President Tinubu Appoints MKO Abiola’s Son, Jamiu SSA On Linguistics & Foreign Matters

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Jamiu Abiola as the Senior Special Assistant on Linguistics and Foreign Affairs.

Jamiu Abiola, a son of the late Chief Moshood Abiola—the winner of the annulled 1993 presidential election—previously served as the Special Assistant to the President on Special Duties in the Office of the Vice President.

The announcement was made in a statement on Wednesday by Segun Imohiosen, the Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

The appointment officially took effect on November 14, 2024.

According to the statement, the appointment aligns with the provisions of the Certain Political and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc.) Act of 2008, as amended.

President Tinubu urged Abiola to collaborate closely with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and leverage his expertise in his new role.

The statement reads: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the appointment of Jamiu Abiola as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Linguistics and Foreign Matters.

“The appointment takes effect from 14th November, 2024. This is in line with the provisions of the Certain Political and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc) Act 2008, as amended.

“Until his appointment, Jami’u served as the Special Assistant to the President on Special Duties in the Office of the Vice President.

“President Tinubu tasks the appointee to work closely with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and bring his wealth of experience to bear in his new assignment.”

KanyiDaily recalls that President Bola Tinubu recently dissolved the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, Anambra State, and removed its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bernard Odoh, as well as Registrar, Mrs. Rosemary Nwokike.