Tinubu Sets Aside New NTA Appointments, Recalls DG, Others

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the reinstatement of Mr Salihu Abdullahi Dembos as Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).

The directive was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

Onanuga explained that Dembos, who briefly vacated the position following management changes at the agency, was appointed by President Tinubu in October 2023 and will now return to complete his three-year tenure.

Also recalled is Mr Ayo Adewuyi, Executive Director of News, who was appointed in 2024. He is to serve out his tenure, which runs until 2027.

According to Onanuga, the directive nullifies the earlier appointments of a new director-general, executive director of news, executive director of marketing, and managing director of NTA Enterprises.