Tinubu Appoints MKO Abiola’s Daughter, Rinsola Abiola, as DG of CLTC

In a strategic move reflecting her growing influence in civic and youth empowerment, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Rinsola Abiola, daughter of the late MKO Abiola, as the new Director-General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC). The official announcement was made in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy.

Rinsola Abiola is widely recognized for her expertise in strategic communication and government relations. She previously served as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, a role in which she laid the groundwork for civic education and youth-centered activism.

In tandem with this appointment, President Tinubu also named Nasir Bala Aminu Ja’oji as his Senior Special Assistant on Citizenship and Leadership. Ja’oji is known for his advocacy in youth and women’s empowerment and brings significant experience from his advisory roles in Kano State.

The move has garnered praise from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), which hailed Rinsola Abiola’s appointment as well-deserved. In its statement, NANS cited her commitment to fostering responsible citizenship among Nigerian youth and expressed confidence in her ability to elevate the CLTC’s impact.