President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Ahmed Halilu as the Managing Director of Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPMC) Plc.
Halilu, who had headed the company in an acting capacity following the resignation of Abbas Masanawa, on May 16, is reported to be an elder brother to the First Lady, Hajia Aisha Buhari.
Reports say that President Buhari approved Halilu’s appointment following the recommendation of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, who served as the NSPMC Board chairman.
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Halilu participated in the Senior Executive Course 39, 2017 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies Kuru, Jos, culminating in the award of Member of the National Institute, mni.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture B. (Agric), Masters in Business Administration, and Masters in International Affairs and Diplomacy, all from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
It also noted that he has over 23 years of experience in the banking industry, having worked with African International Bank Limited, AIB, and Zenith Bank Plc, and is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM).