In a recent development, Mr. Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has taken swift action by relieving the heads of 21 parastatals, agencies, and government entities within the FCT Administration of their positions, effective immediately.
The announcement was made by Mr. Anthony Ogunleye, Director of Press in the Office of the Minister, through a press statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday.
The following are the individuals affected by this decision:
1. Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Abuja Investment Company Ltd
2. CEO/Managing Director, Abuja Markets Management Ltd
3. MD/CEO, Abuja Urban Mass Transport Company
4. CEO/MD, Abuja Property Development Company
5. CEO/MD, Abuja Technology Village Free Trade Zone Company
6. CEO/MD, Abuja Film Village International
7. CEO/MD, Powernoth AICL Equipment Leasing Company Ltd
8. MD, Abuja Broadcasting Corporation
9. MD, Abuja Enterprise Agency
10. General Manager, FCT Water Board
11. Director-General, FCT Emergency Management Agency
12. Executive Secretary, FCT Primary Healthcare Board
13. DG, Hospital Management Board
14. Director, Abuja Environmental Protection Board
15. Director, FCT Scholarship Board
16. Director, FCT Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board
17. Director, Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board
18. Coordinator, Abuja Infrastructure Investment Center
19. Director, FCT Health Insurance Scheme
20. Coordinator, Satellite Towns Development Department
21. Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council
Ogunleye further instructed the affected appointees to transfer the responsibilities of their offices to the highest-ranking senior officers.
Furthermore, it was noted that new appointments for these positions would be announced in the near future.
