A statement by Tinubu’s media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, noted that Mr. David is an academic and industry expert with a deep under­standing of digital tech­nologies and educational leadership.

Beyond David’s ap­pointment, Tinubu also approved the appointment of Mr. Reuben Oshomah as Executive Director, Marketing, Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), while Mrs. Adama Kure, takes over as Executive Director, Finance and Administration (NIGCOMSAT).

The presidency said Mr. Oshomah has extensive experience in communi­cations satellite market­ing and strategic business development, while Mrs. Kure is a seasoned finance professional with a strong record in financial manage­ment and corporate gover­nance.

According to the statement, the president expects the newly appointed officers to bring their wealth of experi­ence and expertise to bear in driving the stra­tegic vision for these in­stitutions.