President Bola Tinubu has appointed seven persons to join the board of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The announcement came on Friday in a statement from Tinubu’s media adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, News About Nigeria reports.
The team includes Mr. Mairiga Katuka as Chairman, Mr. Emomotimi Agama as Director-General, Frana Chukwuogor as Executive Commissioner (Legal and Enforcement), and Mr. Bola Ajomale as Executive Commissioner (Operations).
Also joining are Mrs. Samiya Usman as Executive Commissioner (Corporate Services), Mr. Lekan Belo, and Mr. Kasimu Kurfi as Non-Executive Commissioners.
Ngelale stated that the President expects the new Board members to use their experience to help the commission grow and make the market fair and efficient, building trust among investors and boosting the country’s economy.
These appointments come after the approval of a comprehensive survey of schools across Nigeria, spanning from primary to tertiary levels. The survey will assess their conditions, living facilities, proximity to one another, educational infrastructure, and other relevant data points, Ngalale had said in a statement on Thursday.
Additionally, the survey will determine the total number of teachers in Nigeria, their qualifications, training, as well as all primary, secondary, and tertiary students, including gender distribution and exam grades.
The statement added that the president highlighted the need for system-wide policies based on the lack of coordinated, verifiable, and authentic data on various aspects of the education sector in the country, which is crucial for effective planning.
Ngalale said the move is meant to “comprehensively overhaul the education sector to improve learning and skill development, increase enrolment, and ensure the academic security of the nation’s children.”
