President Tinubu appoints ex-INEC chairman Jega special adviser

 President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Jega as Special Adviser and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform.

This announcement was made through a statement issued by Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday.

The President explained that the appointment was made to drive meaningful progress in the livestock sector and further strengthen national development efforts.

Jega, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and former vice chancellor of Bayero University, Kano, co-chaired the Presidential Livestock Committee with President Tinubu.

The committee delivered comprehensive recommendations that underscored sustainable livestock reforms, one of which was the creation of the Livestock Ministry.

Jega, 68, is a member of the International Elections Advisory Council and the pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education in Kano State.

He served as the chairman of INEC between 2010 and 2015.

President Tinubu expressed his confidence in Jega’s appointment, stating that it will reinforce the gains of the presidential committee and ensure continued momentum in the reforms already underway.