President Tinubu approves fresh appointments into Federal Capital Territory Administration

By Bukola Adeyemi

His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), has given his stamp of approval to a series of appointments aimed at strengthening the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).

The latest appointments were confirmed in a statement signed by Anthony Ogunleye, the Director Press for the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.

In FCT Civil Service Commission, Engr. Emeka Ezeh has been appointed Chairman, alongside Commissioners Hon. Ahmed Mohammed (North West), Chief Anthony Okeah (South-South), Mohammed Magaji Ibrahim (North East), Miskoom Alexander Naantuam (North Central), Hon. Jide Jimoh (South West), and Barrister Martin Azubike (South East).

While critical agencies appointments saw Mr. Abdulkadir Zulkarfi appointed Coordinator of the Satellite Town Development Department, Chief Felix Obuah as Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council, and Oladiran Olufemi Akindele as Coordinator of the Abuja Infrastructure Investment Council (AIIC).

Also in bureaucratic strengthening, Atang Udo Samuel was appointed as the Head of the Civil Service, while the following Dr. Adam Babagana and Wanki Adamu Ibrahim (North East), Asmau Mukhtar and Dogo Aliyu Wadata Bodinga (North West), were appointed as permanent secretaries.

Others appointed permanent secretaries include Olusa Olusegun and Adetoyi Rabiu Kolawole (South West), Grace Adayilo and Olubunmi Olowookere (North Central), Ibe Prospect Chukwuemeka (South East), and Okonkwo Florence Nonubari (South South).

According to the statement, these appointments, effective immediately, aim to bolster the administrative framework of the FCTA.

The swearing-in ceremony for the appointees is scheduled for Monday, March 18th, 2024.