President Bola Tinubu directed the Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Aliyu Abubakar Aziz, to proceed on 90-day pre-retirement leave with effect from August 24, 2023, leading to his eventual retirement from service on November 24, 2023.
The President also approved the appointment of Engr. Bisoye Coker-Odusote to serve as the Acting Director-General/CEO of 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.
Tinubu stated this in a statement made available to TheIdeal News on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
The President also approved the appointment of Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub to serve as the Director/CEO of the Directorate of Technical Aid Corps (DTAC).
The presidential spokesman also disclosed that Yakub’s appointment was sequel to the recent expiration of tenure of the former DTAC Director/CEO, Dr. Pius Osunyikanmi, saying that the appointment takes immediate effect.
