Buhari Appoints Wife’s Elder Brother MD of Nigeria’s Minting Company
BY LEVI JOHNSON
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Ahmed Halilu as the substantive Managing Director of the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPMC) Plc.
Mr Halilu, an elder brother to the First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has headed the company in an acting capacity, following the resignation of Abbas Masanawa on May 16.
According to the Daily Nigerian, the president approved the appointment after the recommendation of the governor of the Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele, who serves as the NSPMC board chairman.
Halilu has over 23 years of experience in the banking industry, having worked with African International Bank Limited, AIB, and Zenith Bank Plc.
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He was a participant of Senior Executive Course 39, 2017 of the National Institute for Policy & Strategic Studies Kuru, Jos leading to award of Member of the National Institute, mni.
Mr Halilu holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture B. (Agric), Masters in Business Administration as well as Masters in International Affairs & Diplomacy all from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria.
He is also a member of Nigerian Institute of Management, NIM.
