President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate removal of the Managing Director of the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Plc (NSPM), Ahmed Halilu, and four other executives of the company.
The shakeup at the NSPM comes months after Investigator Jim Obazee submitted his report to President Tinubu. The details of the report have not been made public, but it is believed to have uncovered various irregularities and misconduct within the company.
President Tinubu has vowed to root out corruption and inefficiency in government agencies, and this latest move is seen as a step towards achieving that goal. The removal of top officials at the NSPM is expected to bring about a new era of transparency and accountability in the organization.
It remains to be seen who will be appointed to replace the ousted executives, but President Tinubu is expected to make announcements in the coming days. The removal of Ahmed Halilu, in particular, has raised eyebrows due to his connection to the Buhari family, but it appears that no one is above the law in President Tinubu’s administration.
Overall, this shakeup at the NSPM is a clear signal that President Tinubu is serious about reforming Nigeria’s government institutions and ensuring that they serve the interests of the people.
Halilu, Buhari’s In-Law, Out
Ahmed Halilu, brother to former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, was appointed to the position in September 2022 by ex-President Muhammadu Buhari.
Other Affected Executives
– Ado Danjuma, Executive Director, Corporate Services
– Chris Orewa, Executive Director, Operations (Lagos Factory)
– Tunji Kazeem, Executive Director, Security Documents
– Victoria Irabor, Company Secretary (married to former Chief of Defence Staff, Lucky Irabor)
*Interim Managing Director Appointed*
Abubakar Minjibir, Executive Director of Operations (Abuja Factory), has been asked to act as Managing Director in the interim.
Reasons for Removal Unclear
It is unclear why Mr Minjibir was spared, and the spokesperson for the CBN, Sidi Hakama, did not respond to calls and messages seeking comments on the development.