President Bola Tinubu has made a significant decision regarding the leadership of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), terminating the appointment of Dr. Bashir Gwandu as the agency's Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer.

In a statement released by the President's Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, it was announced that Khalil Suleiman Halilu has been appointed to take over the role.

According to the statement, “By this appointment, Khalil Suleiman Halilu will serve for an initial term of five years in accordance with the relevant sections of the NASENI Act, 2014.

“Mr. Halilu, 32, is expected to bring his significant experience as an innovator and technology expert to bear in this important new national assignment.

“The tenure of Dr. Bashir Gwandu as EVC/CEO of NASENI is hereby terminated.

“By the directive of the President, this appointment takes immediate effect