President Tinubu Makes Agencies Appointments
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has just made fresh appointments into two agencies of the federal government.
The affected agencies are National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and Directorate of Technical Aid Corps (DTAC).
According to Mr President’s directive, Engr. Bisoye Coker-Odusote will serve as the Acting Director-General/CEO of NIMC while Yusuf Buba Yakub will lead DTAC, also in acting capacity.
A statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, revealed they are taking over from the agencies head who are proceeding on retirement leave.
Engr. Coker-Odusote replaces Aliyu Abubakar Aziz, while Mr. Yakub succeeds Dr. Pius Osunyikanmi, the communication on behalf of President Tinubu indicated.
Here is the statement….
President Bola Tinubu directs the commencement of 90-day pre-retirement leave for the Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Aliyu Abubakar Aziz, with effect from August 24, 2023, leading to his eventual retirement from service on November 24, 2023.
The President approves the appointment of Engr. Bisoye Coker-Odusote to serve as the Acting Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) for a 90-day period, with effect from August 24, 2023, after which, a full term of four years will begin as the substantive NIMC Director-General/CEO, beginning on November 24, 2023.
Furthermore, President Tinubu approved the appointment of Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub to serve as the Director/CEO of the Directorate of Technical Aid Corps (DTAC).
This follows the recent expiration of tenure of the former DTAC Director/CEO, Dr. Pius Osunyikanmi.
This appointment takes immediate effect.
Ajuri Ngelale
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
August 22, 2023
