President Bola Tinubu has directed the Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC),Engr. Aliyu Abubakar Aziz,to proceed on 90-day pre-retirement leave.
The directive was contained in a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale on Tuesday.
It noted that the pre retirement leave will take effect from August 24, 2023, which will then lead 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 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 will begin as the substantive NIMC Director-General/CEO, beginning on November 24, 2023.
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).
Yakub’s appointment follows the recent expiration of tenure of the former DTAC Director/CEO, Dr. Pius Osunyikanmi.
