President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ms. Derinsola “Rinsola” Abiola, daughter of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, as the new Director-General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC).
The appointment has drawn commendation from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), which described the choice as “a round peg in a round hole.”
In a statement signed by its National Public Relations Officer, Comrade Adeyemi Samson Ajasa, NANS praised President Tinubu for what it called a “thoughtful and well-deserved” decision.
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Before her elevation, Ms. Abiola served as the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Citizenship and Leadership, where she was credited with advancing initiatives in national development, civic responsibility, and youth empowerment. NANS said her performance in that role demonstrated “unwavering focus, competence, and dedication.”
“This new appointment is a testament to her track record and the confidence reposed in her by the President,” the association said, expressing optimism that her tenure as DG would further strengthen youth leadership, national unity, and civic responsibility in Nigeria.
NANS pledged its full support for Ms. Abiola in her new role, urging her to remain steadfast and committed to delivering impactful results for the nation.
Chief MKO Abiola, Ms. Abiola’s late father, was the presumed winner of the annulled 1993 presidential election and is widely remembered as a symbol of democracy in Nigeria.
