President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Aliyu Abubakar Aziz to proceed on compulsory 90-day leave a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity says.
The statement said the leave which is with effect from August 24 would lead to his eventual retirement from service on November 24, 2023.
It said the President has also approved 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 would begin as the substantive NIMC Director-General/CEO, beginning on November 24, 2023.
“This follows the recent expiration of tenure of the former DTAC Director/CEO, Dr. Pius Osunyikanmi. This appointment takes immediate effect,” the statement said.
