Buhari reappoints Moji Adeyeye as NAFDAC DG
President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed the Director-General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Moji Adeyeye.
A statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs in NAFDAC, Abubakar Jimoh, on Friday in Abuja, stated that Mrs Adeyeye’s re-appointment was for a second tenure of five years.
Mr Jimoh said that the re-appointment by the president was conveyed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.
He said: “Adeyeye’s tenure renewal took effect from 1st December, 2022.
“The DG’s reappointment came closely on the heels of her track record of monumental achievements and successes in the last five years especially in the attainment of World Health Organisation (WHO) Maturity Level 3.”
Mr Abubakar said that Mrs Adeyeye, who assumed duty on Friday, was received by staffers at the corporate headquarters of the agency in Abuja.
(NAN)
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