Tinubu appoints Abiola’s son Jamiu SSA on linguistics, foreign matters

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Jamiu Abiola, the son of the late Chief Moshood Abiola (MKO), winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election, as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Linguistics and Foreign Matters.

Jamiu Abiola was formerly appointed the Special Assistant to the President on Special Duties in the Office of the Vice-President.

His appointment, according to a statement on Wednesday by the Director, Information and Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, was effective from November 14, 2024.

Imohiosen said his appointment was in line with the provisions of the Certain Political and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc) Act 2008, as amended.

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He said, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the appointment of Jamiu Abiola as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Linguistics and Foreign Matters.

“The appointment takes effect from 14th November, 2024. This is in line with the provisions of the Certain Political and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc) Act 2008, as amended.

“Until his appointment, Jami’u served as the Special Assistant to the President on Special Duties in the Office of the Vice President.

“President Tinubu tasks the appointee to work closely with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and bring his wealth of experience to bear in his new assignment.”