Yakubu Arowoshola Eleto, Esq., has been appointed Legal Adviser to the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Transportation and Mobility, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The appointment was announced in a statement issued by Eleto’s Media Office on Monday, November 2, 2026, in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the country for the lesser Hajj (Umrah).
According to the statement, the appointment recognises Eleto’s legal expertise, professional experience and commitment to public service, institutional development and national advancement.
In his new role, the legal practitioner is expected to provide advisory support to the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Transportation and Mobility, particularly in policy development, regulatory compliance and institutional strengthening.
Eleto to Support Federal Government’s Transportation Agenda
The statement noted that Eleto would contribute his legal knowledge and professional experience towards advancing the Federal Government’s transportation and mobility objectives.
His responsibilities are expected to include providing legal guidance and supporting efforts to develop a sustainable, efficient and investment-friendly transportation sector.
His areas of professional interest include road transportation, maritime development, inland waterways, railway infrastructure, coastal transportation, multimodal connectivity and emerging mobility solutions.
The appointment comes amid the Federal Government’s broader infrastructure and economic development priorities, with the transportation sector considered important to connectivity, trade, investment and national growth.
Legal Practitioner Brings Experience in Litigation and Property Law
Eleto is described in the announcement as a legal practitioner with experience in litigation, property and land law, public interest advocacy and institutional engagement.
The Media Office expressed confidence that his professional background and strategic insight would contribute to the effective delivery of the Senior Special Assistant’s mandate.
His new assignment is also expected to involve collaboration on legal and institutional matters affecting transportation infrastructure and mobility development.
Eleto Expresses Gratitude, Pledges Commitment to National Development
Reacting to the appointment, Eleto expressed gratitude to Almighty God and appreciation for the confidence placed in him.
He described the responsibility as a call to greater service, professional excellence and accountability.
He also reaffirmed his commitment to deploying his legal expertise and professional experience towards supporting the Federal Government’s transportation and mobility objectives under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
The statement said Eleto would contribute to the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda through his new assignment.
