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Tinubu directs DG NIMC to embark on retirement leave, appoints Coker-Odusote as replacement

This follows the recent expiration of the tenure of the former DTAC Director/CEO, Pius Osunyikanmi.

• August 22, 2023
President Bola Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu [Photo: Twitter OfficialABAT]

President Bola Tinubu directs the commencement of 90-day pre-retirement leave for the Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Aliyu Abubakar Aziz, with effect from August 24, 2023, leading to his eventual retirement from service on November 24, 2023.

The President approves 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.

Furthermore, Mr Tinubu approved the appointment of Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub to serve as the Director/CEO of the Directorate of Technical Aid Corps (DTAC).

This follows the recent expiration of the tenure of the former DTAC Director/CEO, Pius Osunyikanmi.

This appointment takes immediate effect.

Ajuri Ngelale
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
August 22, 2023

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