Tinubu Appoints New Special Adviser
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Prince Adetokunbo Ademola Ade-John as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Transportation and Mobility.
The appointment was approved on August 27, 2026.
Ade-John will be in charge of supporting the administration’s efforts to improve coordination and policy delivery within Nigeria’s transportation sector.
According to the details of the appointment, his new position will be governed by the terms and conditions contained in the Certain Political, Public and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2008.
Ade-John will work with relevant government institutions and assist in coordinating policies affecting transportation and mobility across the country.
His responsibilities will include supporting the implementation of government plans and helping to strengthen cooperation among major agencies and institutions involved in the transportation sector.
Before his latest appointment, Ade-John served as a Special Assistant to the Minister of Tourism.
He is also described as a grassroots politician with political activities within the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He currently serves as an APC Apex Youth Leader with activities extending across different parts of the world.
The presidency said Tinubu expects Ade-John to bring his previous experience and knowledge to his new assignment as the administration works to advance its transportation and mobility plans.
