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A socio-political activist, Mr Ibrahim Bashir has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to politicise the running of sensitive government agencies.<\/p>\n

He said this while reacting to the appointment of Baffa Agundi as the new Director General of the National Productivity Center, NPC.<\/p>\n

DAILY POST recalls that President Tinubu last week appointed Agundi as the new Director-General of the NPC.<\/p>\n

A statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu\u2019s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity noted that Mr Dan Agundi is a former majority leader of the Kano State House of Assembly, as well as former Principal Registrar of the Kano State High Court of Justice.<\/p>\n

However, Ibrahim told journalists on Tuesday that the President was ill-advised in making the leadership change at the NPC.<\/p>\n

According to him, the agency had been thriving on the service experiences of Dr Raji Mustapha as the Director General, stressing that it would be a disservice to the nation to start trying someone from the outside.<\/p>\n

He said the NPC was long known for promoting individuals from within its ranks, based on merit, professional qualifications and a deep understanding of the organization\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n

While recalling that Mustapha joined the NPC as an assistant productivity officer three decades ago and ascended to the role of DG in May 2023, he said such a person should not be replaced with someone from outside the organisation.<\/p>\n

He said, \u201cWithout any prejudice against Baffa Agundi, I must have to say that it would do the nation a great disservice to politicize this all-important agency.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it\u2019s important to consider specialization and expertise before making some appointments. Everything should not be based on political considerations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe NPC has maintained the tradition of getting a successor from the inside and this has helped to stabilize the agency for the past years.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis unbroken record led to the appointment of Dr Mustapha last year and he has performed optimally.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe urge Mr President to listen to several other persons and groups who share this same view. The appointment should be rescinded in the interest of the nation.<\/p>\n

\u201cBringing on board someone who lacks the necessary professional experience and understanding of productivity management will undermine the integrity and effectiveness of the NPC.<\/p>\n

\u201cNPC is very strategic in its role of advancing productivity across both private and public sectors in Nigeria, especially this time that the nation is facing multifarious challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ibrahim appealed to President Tinubu to ignore those who are bent on politicising every single appointment for their selfish gains.<\/p>\n

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