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Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has appointed his son-in-law, Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo, as the head of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA). This move marks the first instance of Tinubu selecting a relative for a federal government position, raking a fair share of controversy.
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has appointed his son-in-law, Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo, as the head of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA). This move marks the first instance of Tinubu selecting a relative for a federal government position, raking a fair share of controversy.
The presidency justified the appointment, citing Ojo’s decade-long experience in the housing and hospitality industries, along with his past role as a member of the House of Representatives. There has been a strong reaction on social media that it was a clear case of nepotism. Netizens also argued that there were more qualified and deserving candidates than Ojo.
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Some have come out to defend the naming of Ojo for the role, saying his relationship with the president should not bar him from government jobs. His appointment was part of the president’s move to overhaul the management of the housing ministry. Nigeria is currently embarking on a scheme to deliver affordable homes across Nigeria.
