Buhari Makes 13 New Federal Appointments …Umana , Ikeazor Among Appointees

Hamilton Nwosa
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Few days after his return from the UN trip, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved new appointments in 13 Federal Government agencies, the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has disclosed. According to a statement by the Director (Press) Bolaji Adebiyi gave the new appointments are as follows:

1. Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Director-General: Mr. Joseph Ari

2. National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Director-General: Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami)

3. Nigerian Content Monitoring Board Executive Secretary: Engineer Simbi Kesiye Wabote

4. Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) Director-General: Aboloma Osita Anthony

5. Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) Director-General: Mamman Amadu

6. Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) Executive Secretary: Barrister Sharon Ikeazor

7. New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) National Coordinator/CEO: Princess Akodundo Gloria

8. Petroleum Equalization Fund (PEF) Executive Secretary: Alhaji Ahmed Bobboi

9. Oil & Gas Free Zone Authority Managing Director: Umana Okon Umana

10. National Commission for Refugees, Migrant and Internally Displaced Persons Federal Commissioner: Sa’adiya Faruq

11. Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) Chairman: Engineer Usman Abubakar

12. Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Executive Secretary: Dr. Bello Aliyu Gusau

13. Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) Executive Secretary: Yewande Sadiku

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