President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of chief executives and renewed tenure of others at some of the federal parastatals and agencies with immediate effects.

This is contained in a circular released Friday by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha and signed on his behalf by Willie Bassey, Director, Information in his office.

According to the circular, Buhari ratified the appointment of Dauda Biu as the Corp Marshal/Chief Executive Officer, Federal Road Safety  Commission (FRSC) effective 23rd December, 2022 for an initial term of four years.

Also, Mojisola Adeyeye was re-appointed as Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), effective 1st December 2022 for a final term of five years.

Equally, Lanre Gbajabiamila was re-appointed Director-General National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) effective 21st November 2022 for a final term of four years.

Meanwhile, five executive directors were re-appointed in four of the nation’s River Basin Development Authorities.

They are Bello Gwarzo, who was re-appointed Executive Director (Planning), Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority effective 23rd November 2022 for a final term of three years.

Also, the duo of Olatunji Babalola, Executive Director (Engineering); and Adewale Adeoye, Executive Director(Planning and Design), have their position renewed effective 23rd November 2022 for a final term of three years in office.

On his part, Bashir Zango, Executive Director (Planning), Sokoto Rima Basin Development Authority has his tenure renewed effective 23rd November 2022 for a final term of three years.

Ononuju Nwabunor, Executive Director (Agricultural Services), Benin Owena River Basin Development Authority was freshly appointment, effective 19th  December 2022 for an initial term of three years.

“The President congratulates all the appointees and urged them to bring their wealth of experience to bear on their duties,” the circular said.

Daily Trust