President Muhammadu Buhari has renewed the appointment of Lanre Gbajabiamila as Director-General National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) with effect from November 21 for a final term of four years.

He also approved the appointment and renewal of tenure of other chief executives and officers of federal parastatals.

This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha and issued by Willie Bassey, Director of Information, in his office.

According to the statement, Mr Buhari ratified the appointment of Dauda Biu as the Corp Marshal/Chief Executive Officer, Federal Road Safety  Commission (FRSC) with  effect from December 23 for an initial term of four years.

Also, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye was re-appointed as the Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), with an effective date of December 2022 for a final term of five years.

Meanwhile, five executive directors were re-appointed in four of the nation’s River Basin Development Authorities.

They are: Bello Gwarzo, who was re-appointed as Executive Director (Planning), Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority with effective date of November 23 for a final term of three years.

Also, the duo of Olatunji Babalola, Executive Director (Engineering) and Adewale Adeoye, Executive Director (Planning and Design), have their positions renewed effective November 23 for a final term of three years in office.

Bashir  Zango, Executive Director (Planning), Sokoto Rima Basin Development Authority has his tenure renewed with effect from November 23, 2022 for a final term of three years.

Mary Nwabunor, Executive Director (Agricultural Services), Benin Owena River Basin Development Authority was freshly appointed, effective December 19 for an initial term of three years.

The president congratulated all the appointees and urged them to bring their wealth of experience to bear on their duties. 

(NAN)