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Tinubu sacks newly appointed 24-year-old Imam Kashim Imam

The withdrawal is with immediate effect.

• October 19, 2023
Imam Kashim Imam and Tinubu
Imam Kashim Imam and Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has directed the withdrawal of the nomination of Engr. Imam Kashim Imam to serve as the chairman of the board of directors of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA).

The President’s withdrawal of the above-mentioned nomination is directed with immediate effect.

All other appointments to the board and executive management team of FERMA are not affected by this directive.


Chief Ajuri Ngelale
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
October 19, 2023

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