In order to strengthen the bureaucratic structure of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of the Head of the Civil Service and Permanent Secretaries in the FCT Civil Service.
The appointees are: Engr. Emeka Ezeh as Chairman, Hon. Ahmed Mohammed – North West, Chief Anthony Okeah – South-South, Mohammed Magaji Ibrahim – North East, Miskoom Alexander Naantuam – North Central, Hon. Jide Jimoh – South West, Barrister Martin Azubike – South East.
Tinubu also approved Abdulkadir Zulkarfi as Coordinator Satellite Town Development Department (STDD), Chief Felix Obuah – Coordinator Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) and Oladiran Olufemi Akindele – Coordinator, Abuja Infrastructure Investment Council (AIIC).
Mr. Atang Udo Samuel who was the most senior director of the FCTA is now appointed as the Head of the Civil Service.
The President also approved the appointment of 10 persons as Permanent Secretaries.
According to a statement by the Director Officer of the FCT Minister, Anthony Ogunleye: “Also, to strengthen the bureaucratic structure of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Mr. President equally approved the appointment of the Head of the Civil Service and Permanent Secretaries in the FCT Civil Service.
“Mr. Atang Udo Samuel is appointed as the Head of the Civil Service and the following as Permanent Secretaries: Dr Adam Babagana – North East, Wanki Adamu Ibrahim – North East, Asmau Mukhtar – North West, Dogo Aliyu Wadata Bodinga – North West, Olusa Olusegun – South West, Adetoyi Rabiu Kolawole – South West, Grace Adayilo – North Central, Olubunmi Olowookere – North Central, Ibe Prospect Chukwuemeka – South East, and Okonkwo Florence Nonubari – South South.
The appointees, Ogunleye said, will be sworn in on Monday March 18, 2024.
He said the appointments take immediate effect.