Tinubu appoints Saleh Abubakar as DG National Agency for Great Green Wall

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr Saleh Abubakar as the new Director-General of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW).

Abubakar’s appointment was contained in a statement made available to the press by Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu’s aide on Media and Publicity.

It described Abubakar as a highly experienced public administrator with decades of experience across several sectors.

“The President expects diligence and dedication in driving the agency’s mandate of empowering communities to combat land degradation, enhance food security, and build resilience to climate change through sustainable interventions and education,” Ajuri noted in the statement.