The Tinubu Support Group (TSG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Umar Tanko Yakasai as its new Director General.
Dr. Yakasai’s appointment takes effect from Monday, December 23rd 2024, and he succeeds Arch Umar Ibrahim, who was appointed as the Director General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency by President Bola Tinubu.
Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, expressed his delight at Dr. Yakasai’s appointment . “We are thrilled to have Dr. Yakasai on board,” said Adeyanju. “His wealth of experience, expertise, and passion for grassroots politics make him an ideal fit for this role. We are confident that he will provide strong leadership and direction to our group as we continue to mobilize support for President Bola Tinubu.”
TSG was founded by Hon. James Abiodun Faleke about five years ago, leveraging its members’ extensive network and experience to promote Asiwaju’s vision for a better Nigeria.
Dr. Yakasai’s appointment is expected to restrategize the activities of TSG starting from 2025, aiming to strengthen the group’s presence and impact across the country.
Dr. Yakasai has served as a Special Adviser on Employment to Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje during his tenure as Governor of Kano State. Furthermore, Dr. Yakasai has held the prestigious position of Senate President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).
As a grassroots politician, Dr. Yakasai will continue to mobilize supporters for President Tinubu, leveraging his extensive network and experience to promote Asiwaju’s vision for a better Nigeria.
Dr. Umar Tanko Yakasai is a highly accomplished Consultant Public Health Physician with nearly two decades of experience in public health. His expertise spans various areas, including healthcare financing, health system strengthening, policy and planning, governance, and political economy.
Dr. Yakasai has worked extensively with government agencies, local and international organizations, and multilateral and bilateral organizations. His impressive educational background includes an M.B.B.S degree from the University of Maiduguri and multiple master’s degrees in Public Health, Business Administration, Development Studies, and Public Policy and Administration.
Throughout his career, Dr. Yakasai has demonstrated exceptional leadership and technical skills, with a strong track record of delivering results-driven projects and programs. His expertise in health financing, governance, and health system strengthening has been invaluable to various organizations, including the Federal Government of Nigeria, USAID, UNICEF, and the World Health Organization.