President Bola Tinubu has appointed Jami’u Abiola, son of late Chief MKO Abiola, as the Senior Special Assistant on Linguistics and Foreign Matters. The appointment, which took effect on November 14, 2024, was announced by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, on Wednesday in Abuja.
Background and Previous Role
Jami’u Abiola previously served as Special Assistant to the President on Special Duties in the Office of the Vice President. His new role will involve collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs to enhance Nigeria’s diplomatic engagements and linguistic strategies.
Presidential Mandate
In assigning this role, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of leveraging Jami’u’s expertise to strengthen Nigeria’s foreign relations. The President expressed confidence that Jami’u’s wealth of experience would contribute significantly to advancing Nigeria’s international diplomacy and linguistic engagements.
Significance of the Appointment
This appointment not only highlights the administration’s focus on linguistic and diplomatic issues but also underscores Tinubu’s commitment to involving individuals with deep-rooted historical significance in governance. Chief MKO Abiola, Jami’u’s father, is widely remembered as the winner of the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election, a landmark event in Nigeria’s democratic history.
Jami’u’s new role is expected to enhance Nigeria’s cultural diplomacy and foster stronger ties with global partners through effective communication and representation.
