DOLLY PARTON RETURNS TO PUBLIC EYE TO CELEBRATE OPENING DAY AT DOLLYWOOD . (PHOTO).

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 Dolly Parton returns to public eye to celebrate opening day at Dollywood     Dolly Parton made her first public appearance in months to celebrate the opening day of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Friday. The country music icon reflected on the past year, a year after the death of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, saying she is “doing good” and has been working to rebuild herself spiritually, emotionally, and physically after grieving and dealing with health issues that kept her from touring. Joined on stage by Dollywood president Eugene Naughton, Parton brought her trademark humor to the crowd, joking about rumors of a new husband while reaffirming her devotion to Dean. She also shared updates on her ongoing projects, including a new Broadway musical and her Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum in Nashville. Parton previewed the park’s 41st season, highlighting the upcoming NightFlight Expedition ride, a new “Run Dollywood” race weekend, an updated ...

PRESIDENT TINUBU ANNOUNCES KEY APPOINTMENTS INTO NUC, NERDC, NEPAD, RENEWS THE APPOINTMENT OF FATIMA SHINKAFI IN SMDF. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


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PRESIDENT TINUBU ANNOUNCES KEY APPOINTMENTS INTO NUC, NERDC, NEPAD, RENEWS THE APPOINTMENT OF FATIMA SHINKAFI IN  SMDF


 


President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of chief executive officers for the National Universities Commission (NUC),  the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) and the  New Partnership for Africa Development (NEPAD).


 


The President also approved the renewal of the appointment of Fatima  Umaru Shinkafi as the Executive Secretary Of the  Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (SMDF/PAGMI).


 


She was first appointed into the job by President Muhammadu Buhari and is said to be one of the driving forces of the changes in the solid mineral sector.


 


President Tinubu appointed Prof. Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu, a visiting professor at the NUC, as the organisation's Executive Secretary.


 


Prof. Ribadu is an expert in veterinary reproduction and has served as vice chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Yola, and the Sule Lamido University, Jigawa State. 


 


President Tinubu appointed Prof. Salisu Shehu as Executive Secretary of the NERDC.


 


Prof Shehu is a renowned academic in educational and human Psychology. He was instrumental in establishing the School of Continuing Education at Bayero University, Kano, and was the Vice-Chancellor of Al-Istiqamah University, Kano.


 


The President also announced Jabiru Salisu Abdullahi Tsauri's appointment as the National Coordinator of NEPAD.


 


Jabilu Tsauri holds a Master's in International Affairs and Diplomacy from Ahmadu Bello University. He is a seasoned administrator with expertise in legislative affairs, global affairs, and democratic governance and vast experience in public service.


 


The earlier announcement about the appointment of Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani as the Executive Secretary of the SMDF/PAGMI, has been cancelled as there is no vacancy in the agency. 


 


The President believes the appointees' experience and track record will bring a new sense of commitment, progress, and positive outcomes to fulfil Nigerians' expectations of their respective organisations.


 


Bayo Onanuga


Special Adviser to the President


(Information & Strategy)


December 6, 2024

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