Tinubu appoints MKO Abiola’s son SSA on linguistics and foreign matters

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Jami’u Abiola as his senior special assistant (SSA) on linguistics and foreign matters.

Jami’u is a son of the late Moshood (MKO) Abiola, winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election.

Kudirat, his mother, was assassinated in her bid to reclaim the mandate of the annulled election.

George Akume, secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), announced Jami’u’s appointment in a statement issued Wednesday.

The appointment takes effect from November 14, Segun Imohiosen, director, information and public relations, SGF’s office, quoted Akume as saying.

“This is in line with the provisions of the Certain Political and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc) Act 2008, as amended,” the statement reads.

Tinubu tasked the Jami’u to work closely with the federal ministry of foreign affairs and bring his wealth of experience to bear in his new assignment.

Jami’u previously served as the special assistant to the president on special duties in the office of the vice president.