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General News of Saturday, 31 December 2022

Source: thenationonlineng.net

Buhari approves new, renewal of appointments

President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, approved the renewal of the appointments, as well as made some new ones for some of the federal parastatals and agencies.


The news of the approvals was contained in a statement issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), and signed by the Director, Information in his office, Mr. Willie Bassey.

According to the statement, President Buhari ratified the appointment of Dauda Ali Biu as the Corp Marshal/Chief Executive Officer, Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) effective 23rd December 2022 for an initial term of four years.

Also, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye was re-appointed as Director-General, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), effective 1st December 2022 for a final term of five years.

Equally, Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila was re-appointed as Director-General National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) effective 21st November 2022 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 were Engr. Bello Sani Gwarzo, who was re-appointed Executive Director (Planning), Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority effective 23rd November 2022 for a final term of three years.

Also, the duo of Engr. Olatunji Babalola, Executive Director (Engineering); and Engr. Adewale Adeoye, Executive Director (Planning and Design), had their position renewed effective 23rd November 2022 for a final term of three years in office.

On his part, Bashir Bala Zango, Executive Director (Planning), Sokoto Rima Basin Development Authority has his tenure renewed effective 23rd November 2022 for a final term of three years.