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:

1. Odinigwe Odigie Daniel – Science and Technology
2. Hon. Joan Onyemaechi Ada-Anioma – Technical Education
3. Jerry Ehiwario – Power and Energy
4. Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu – Works (Rural Roads)
5. Dr. Kingsley Ashibuogwu – Primary Education
6. Engr. Michael Ifeanyi Anoka – Urban Renewal
7. Hon. Princess Pat. A. Ajudua, Ph.D – Women Affairs, Community and Social Development
8. Chief Darlington Ijeh – Culture and Tourism
9. Chief Fidelis Okenmor Tilije – Finance
10. Barr. Funyei Manager – Special Projects
11. Hon. Godknows Angele – Housing
12. Dr. Joseph Onojaeme – Health
13. Chief Emamusi Obiodeh – Lands and Survey
14. Mr Perez  P. Omoun, Esq. – Agriculture and Natural Resources 15. Orode Uduaghan – Girl Child Entrepreneurship and Humanitarian Support Services
15. Dr Isaac Tosan Wilkie – Water Resources
16. Agbateyimiro Isaac Weyinmi – Youths
17. Samuel Oligida – Trade and Investments
18. Prof. Tonukari Johnbull – Higher Education
19. Etagherure Ejiro Terry – Bureau for Special Duties
20. Mrs. Rose Ezewu – Basic and Secondary Education
21. Jamani Tommy Ejiro – Environment
22. Onoriode Agofure – Transport
23. Hon. Izeze Rume Yakubu Reuben – Works (Highways & Urban Roads)
24. Chief Vincent Oyibode – Oil & Gas
25. Sonny Akporokiamo Ekedayen – Economic Planning