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Bashir Gwandu

Dr
Bashir Gwandu
Former EVC NASENI
Preceded byMohammed Sani Haruna
Succeeded byKhalil Halilu
Personal details
Born
Bashir Gwandu

Kebbi
ResidenceAbuja

Bashir Gwandu is a Nigerian engineer, technologist, and the former Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). Gwandu assumed office as the EVC of NASENI in May 2023, after being appointed to the position by former President Muhammadu Buhari.[1][2]

Early life and education

Bashir Gwandu was born and raised in Kebbi State, Nigeria. He completed his higher education in the field of engineering, where he acquired expertise that later informed his work in scientific and technological research. Gwandu holds various academic qualifications in engineering and technology management.[3]

Career

Leadership at NASENI

Gwandu's career at NASENI spans over a significant period, culminating in his appointment as the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) in May 2023. During this time, he has been instrumental in driving the agency's mandate to promote scientific research, technological innovation, and engineering infrastructure in Nigeria.[4][5]

As the head of NASENI, Gwandu has worked on initiatives aimed at improving the technological landscape of Nigeria.[6] His leadership is focused on reducing Nigeria's dependence on foreign technology and ensuring that the country becomes self-sufficient in critical areas such as renewable energy, engineering, and manufacturing.[7][8] He was sacked by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and was replaced by Khalil Halilu.[9][10][11]

Personal life

Details about Gwandu's personal life remain relatively private, though he is known to be deeply passionate about scientific development and technological innovation.[12][13][14]

References

  1. ^ Isaac, Nkechi (2023-05-23). "Gwandu Assumes Office As NASENI EVC/CEO". Science Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
  2. ^ "Gwandu resumes as NASENI boss - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com/. 2023-05-24. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
  3. ^ "Dr. Bashir Gwandu". commonwealthitugroup.org. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
  4. ^ Nwafor (2023-05-23). "Gwandu resumes office as NASENI substantive CEO". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
  5. ^ Ayoola, Olaolu (2023-08-22). "NASENI boss, Bashir Gwandu, visits Czech Embassy for business collaboration, fact-finding mission - Business Hallmark". hallmarknews.com. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
  6. ^ Akintaro, Samson (2023-08-21). "FG to partner Nasarawa State on local processing of lithium". Nairametrics. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
  7. ^ Isaac, Nkechi (2023-05-23). "Haruna Calls For Support For Gwandu, New NASENI EVC". Science Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
  8. ^ Isaac, Nkechi (2023-08-21). "Gwandu Visits Czech Embassy For Collaboration, Delta2 Project Fact-finding". Science Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
  9. ^ Gbadeyanka, Modupe (2023-09-01). "Tinubu Sacks Bashir Gwandu as NASENI CEO, Khalil Suleiman Takes Over". Business Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
  10. ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (2023-09-01). "Tinubu sacks Gwandu as CEO NASENI, appoints Halilu". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
  11. ^ Elumoye, Deji (2023-09-01). "Tinubu Sacks Gwandu As CEO of Nigeria's Science Agency, Names 32-Year-Old Halilu as Replacement". Arise News. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
  12. ^ "WRC-27: Gwandu seeks unity among African countries to secure vital mobile spectrum - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com/. 2024-11-11. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
  13. ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (2024-11-10). "Gwandu urges African countries to unite for 600MHz spectrum allocations". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
  14. ^ Agbo, Juliana (2024-11-11). "Gwandu seeks African unity in securing mobile spectrum at WRC-27". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
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