Nigeria’s President Appoints Son-In-Law, Oyetunde Oladimeji As FHA Boss
Amid continual appointment of his cronies in various sensitive positions in the country, the Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has raised the bar of nepotism by appointing son-in-law, Oyetunde Oladimeji as the Head of Federal Housing Authority.
Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo isa husband to Tinubu’s eldest daughter, Mrs. Folashade.
According to Reuters, this is the first time President Tinubu has selected a relative for a position in the federal government.
Announcing his appointment, the presidency said Mr Ojo had “over a decade of work experience in the housing and hospitality industries”.
He is also a former member of the House of Representatives.
But there has been a strong reaction on social media with some arguing that there were more qualified and deserving candidates than Mr Ojo.
“Blatant nepotism is a leadership weakness. It’s unfortunate Nigerian leaders don’t see it as a form of ethical failure,” one person posted on X.
Some have come out to defend the naming of Mr 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.
The FHA, which falls under the ministry, is supposed to help deliver affordable homes across Nigeria.
The government did not immediately comment on the criticisms raised about the appointment
