The tenure extensions of some parastatal and agency officers and the hiring of chief executives have been authorized by President Muhammadu Buhari.
This information may be found in a statement made by Mr. Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), and distributed by Mr. Willie Bassey, Director of Information, in his office.
In accordance with the announcement, Buhari approved Dauda Biu’s appointment as the Corp Marshal/Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), effective December 23 for a four-year starting tenure.
Additionally, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye was reappointed to the position of director general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), with a new term beginning in December 2022 and a duration of five years.
Equally, Mr Lanre Gbajabiamila was re-appointed as Director-General National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) with effect from November 21 for a final term of four years.
Meanwhile, five executive directors were re-appointed in four of the nation’s River Basin Development Authorities.
They are Bello Gwarzo, who was re-appointed as Executive Director (Planning), Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, with effect from November 23 for a final term of three years.
Also, the duo of Olatunji Babalola, Executive Director (Engineering) and Adewale Adeoye, Executive Director(Planning and Design), have their positions renewed effective November 23 for a final term of three years in office.
Bashir Zango, Executive Director (Planning), Sokoto Rima Basin Development Authority, has his tenure renewed with effect from November 23, 2022, for a final term of three years.
Mrs Mary Nwabunor, Executive Director (Agricultural Services), Benin Owena River Basin Development Authority, was freshly appointed, effective December 19, for an initial term of three years.
The President congratulated all the appointees and urged them to bring their wealth of experience to bear on their duties.
