22nd August, 2023
By Kazeem Ugbodaga
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Aliyu Abubakar Aziz to proceed on compulsory 90-day leave.
He is to go on leave with effect from August 24, a statement from Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.
Ngelale said the 90-day leave would lead to his eventual retirement from service on November 24, 2023.
He said the President has approved 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 would begin as the substantive NIMC Director-General/CEO, beginning on November 24, 2023.
Ngelale added that President Tinubu has 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,” he said.