Major Shake-Up: Tinubu Govt Reshuffles Aviation Agencies, Redeploys Top Officials

The Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a significant redeployment of senior officials across major aviation agencies to enhance coordination, accountability, and operational efficiency within the sector.

The reshuffle, approved by the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, impacts key directorates within the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB).

Details of the redeployment were outlined in an official circular dated February 9, 2026, signed by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Yakubu Adam Kofarmata, with the endorsement of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. The changes take immediate effect.

The exercise covers strategic departments including public affairs, consumer protection, finance and accounts, human resources, corporate services, and administration.

According to authorities, the move forms part of wider institutional reforms aimed at strengthening aviation safety, improving service delivery, and promoting stronger collaboration among agencies.

As part of the changes, Funke Adebayo Arowojobe has been moved from NiMet, where she served as Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, to assume the same role at NSIB.

Within NiMet, Dr. Nasiru Sani has been reassigned to head Corporate Services.

In another cross-posting, Airohiuodion Henry Omonzogie transfers from NiMet to NSIB as Director of Corporate Services, while Baro Henry Minabawarre moves from NSIB to NiMet to serve as Director of Human Resource and Administration.

Public communication leadership also saw adjustments, with Bimbo Olawunmi Oladeji redeployed from NSIB to NiMet.

Financial management roles were similarly reshuffled. Muonemeh Ndubusi Lotenna moves from NAMA to NSIB as Director of Finance and Accounts, while Dr. Mrs. Okundaye Oke Itohan Folake transfers from NSIB to NAMA in a corresponding position.

At the NCAA, the Director of Special Duties, Horatius Egua, was relieved of his role and replaced by Mrs. Augustina Erah, PhD.

The ministry has directed all affected officials to complete their handover processes promptly to avoid any operational disruptions.

Officials described the redeployment as a routine administrative measure designed to boost institutional capacity, reinforce safety oversight, and enhance overall service delivery within Nigeria’s aviation sector.