STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
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, President 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 tenure of the former DTAC Director/CEO, Dr. Pius Osunyikanmi.
This appointment takes immediate effect.
Ajuri Ngelale
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
August 22, 2023
Tilije appointed Finance Commissioner, Uduaghan gets Girl Child Entrepreneurship, Humanitarian Support Services as Aniagwu, Izeze pick Works
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has approved the assignment of portfolios to newly sworn-in Commissioners in the state.
The approval for the assignment of portfolios was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu on Tuesday evening.
The statement listed the Commissioners and their portfolios as follows:
- Odinigwe Odigie Daniel – Science and Technology
- Hon. Joan Onyemaechi Ada-Anioma – Technical Education
- Jerry Ehiwario – Power and Energy
- Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu – Works (Rural Roads)
- Dr. Kingsley Ashibuogwu – Primary Education
- Engr. Michael Ifeanyi Anoka – Urban Renewal
- Hon. Princess Pat. A. Ajudua, Ph.D – Women Affairs, Community and Social Development
- Chief Darlington Ijeh – Culture and Tourism
- Chief Fidelis Okenmor Tilije – Finance
- Barr. Funyei Manager – Special Projects
- Hon. Godknows Angele – Housing
- Dr. Joseph Onojaeme – Health
- Chief Emamusi Obiodeh – Lands and Survey
- Mr Perez P. Omoun, Esq. – Agriculture and Natural Resources 15. Orode Uduaghan – Girl Child Entrepreneurship and Humanitarian Support Services
- Dr Isaac Tosan Wilkie – Water Resources
- Agbateyimiro Isaac Weyinmi – Youths
- Samuel Oligida – Trade and Investments
- Prof. Tonukari Johnbull – Higher Education
- Etagherure Ejiro Terry – Bureau for Special Duties
- Mrs. Rose Ezewu – Basic and Secondary Education
- Jamani Tommy Ejiro – Environment
- Onoriode Agofure – Transport
- Hon. Izeze Rume Yakubu Reuben – Works (Highways & Urban Roads)
- Chief Vincent Oyibode – Oil & Gas
- Sonny Akporokiamo Ekedayen – Economic Planning