President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Mohammed Aminu as the new Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB).
Dr. Aminu holds a Ph.D. in Automobile Technology and a Master’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, according to a statement released by the president’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday.
With 28 years of experience in teaching, administration, research, and policy development, Aminu is well-equipped to lead NABTEB. Prior to this appointment, he served as the Director of Procurement at the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure.
In his remarks, President Tinubu urged the new NABTEB Registrar to use his extensive experience to foster transformational leadership at the agency, ensuring its continued role in assessing and certifying skilled human resources crucial for Nigeria’s industrial development.
Additionally, the president appointed Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe as Chairman of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Board. Mr. Rasaq Olajuwon was named Deputy Executive Secretary (Technical), while Tunde Ajibulu will serve as Deputy Executive Secretary (Services).
Olorunnimbe brings years of experience in innovative leadership and a strong commitment to youth empowerment and education. As the founder and Group CEO of The Temple Company, established in 2016, he led transformative initiatives across education, entertainment, and sports.
Before his appointment, Olajuwon was Director of Administration and Human Resources at the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency.
President Tinubu encouraged the new appointees to focus on strengthening human capital to drive educational reforms and improve service delivery at UBEC, ensuring broader access to quality basic education across the country.
