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Tinubu returns NEMA, Hajj Commission to VP’s office

The president also approved the return of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to the Office of the Vice President.

• June 20, 2023
NEMA, VP Kashim Shettima, and NAHCON
NEMA, VP Kashim Shettima, and NAHCON

President Bola Tinubu has approved the return of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to the Office of the Vice President for supervision in compliance with their various establishment Acts.

The president also approved the return of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to the Office of the Vice President.

Olusola Abiola, the spokesperson for the Office of the Vice-President, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.

Mr Tinubu approved a formal structure for the office of the Vice President and an appropriate number of technical and administrative aides that would work with him in discharging his responsibilities. 

(NAN)

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