In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian political landscape, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the removal of top officials from the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company, including Ahmed Halilu, the Managing Director and brother-in-law of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
According to sources, the removal of Halilu and other top officials is part of a broader effort by the Tinubu administration to reorganize and revamp key government agencies and parastatals.
In addition to Halilu, the following officials were also removed from their positions:
- Ado Danjuma, Executive Director, Corporate Services
- Chris Orewa, Executive Director, Operations (Lagos Factory)
- Tunji Kazeem, Executive Director, Security Documents
- Victoria Irabor, Company Secretary
Abubakar Minjibir, the current Executive Director of Operations at the Abuja factory, has been appointed as the acting Managing Director of the company, effective immediately.
The Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company is responsible for the production of sensitive government documents, including currency, passports, and identity cards.
The company has been at the center of controversy in recent years, with allegations of corruption and mismanagement.
President Tinubu’s decision to remove top officials from the company is seen as a bold move to restore transparency and accountability to the agency.
The move is also seen as a sign of the president’s commitment to fulfilling his campaign promises to tackle corruption and reform key government institutions.
As the dust settles on this major shake-up, many are eagerly watching to see what other changes President Tinubu has in store for the country.
One thing is certain: this move has sent a clear message that the new administration is serious about cleaning house and starting fresh.
