*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appoints Prof. Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, ex-Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, as Special Adviser and Coordinator of Nigeria’s Presidential Livestock Reform

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Prof. Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as Special Adviser and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform.

Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement disclosed President Tinubu announced the appointment Friday, March 7, 2025.

The statement noted Prof.聽 Jega’s appointment is aimed at聽 driving meaningful progress in the livestock sector, and strengthening national development efforts in this regard.

Jega also a former Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), had co-chaired the Presidential Livestock Committee with President Tinubu.

The Committee delivered comprehensive recommendations that underscored sustainable livestock reforms.

A key recommendation of the Committee’s report was the creation of the Livestock Ministry, which now has a full-time Minister.

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

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

Onanuga stated Jega’s appointment as Special Adviser to President Tinubu would reinforce the gains of the Presidential Committee, and ensure the continued momentum of the reforms already in motion.