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Buhari appoints First Lady’s brother Ahmed Halilu NSPMC MD

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Halilu has over 23 years of experience in the Banking industry having worked with African International Bank Limited, AIB and Zenith Bank Plc.

By Jeffrey Agbo

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Ahmed Halilu as the substantive Managing Director of the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPMC) Plc.

Halilu is the brother of the First Lady Aisha Buhari.

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Before getting President Buhari’s approval, Halilu has been acting as Managing Director of NSPMC since May 16 when the former Managing Director, Abbas Masanawa, resigned to contest in a governorship primary.

Halilu was the Executive Director, Corporate Services of NSPMC before he started acting as Managing Director.

It was learnt that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, who doubles as the NSPMC Board Chairman, recommended Halilu for the substantive position.

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“We have received a memo informing us of Halilu’s appointment confirmation,” a source quoted by The Nation said.

Halilu has over 23 years of experience in the Banking industry having worked with African International Bank Limited, AIB and Zenith Bank Plc.

He was a participant of Senior Executive Course 39, 2017 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies Kuru, Jos leading to award of Member of the National Institute, mni.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture B. (Agric), Master’s in Business Administration as well as Master’s in International Affairs and Diplomacy all from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria.

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