In a surprising reversal, President Bola Tinubu has reinstated Mr. Salihu Abdullahi Dembos as Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), effectively nullifying the newly announced appointment. This decision also restores Mr. Ayo Adewuyi to his position as Executive Director of News, allowing both officials to complete their statutory tenures.
- Brief Changes Reversed: Dembos, originally appointed in October 2023, had stepped down following fresh appointments announced on August 22. Tinubu’s directive now reinstates him to fulfill his three-year term, ending in 2026.
- Adewuyi Restored: The reinstatement extends to Adewuyi, appointed in 2024, who will see out his tenure ending in 2027.
- Earlier Appointments Overturned: The reversal invalidates recent changes including new appointments for the roles of DG, Executive Director of News, Executive Director of Marketing, and Managing Director of NTA Enterprises.
- Continuity & Stability: The directive appears rooted in ensuring stability and respect for tenure agreements within the NTA, safeguarding institutional integrity.
- Unclear Rationale: Officials have not clarified the reasoning behind the abrupt reversal and reappointment
President Tinubu has reversed his recent management shake-up at the NTA by reinstating Salihu Abdullahi Dembos as DG and Ayo Adewuyi as Executive Director of News, reinforcing their original tenures amid unclear motivations behind the initial changes.
