Wike sacks heads of FCT agencies and parastatals

Wike sacks heads of FCT agencies and parastatals

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has taken a significant step by terminating the appointments of the heads of 21 parastatals, government agencies, and companies under the FCT Administration. This decision has been implemented with immediate effect.

The announcement was made by Mr. Anthony Ogunleye, the Director of Press in the Office of the Minister, through an official press statement in Abuja on Wednesday.

The affected individuals, who served as heads of various agencies, include:

  1. Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Abuja Investment Company Ltd
  2. CEO/Managing Director of Abuja Markets Management Ltd
  3. MD/CEO of Abuja Urban Mass Transport Company
  4. CEO/MD of Abuja Property Development Company
  5. CEO/MD of Abuja Technology Village Free Trade Zone Company
  6. CEO/MD of Abuja Film Village International
  7. CEO/MD of Powernoth AICL Equipment Leasing Company Ltd
  8. MD of Abuja Broadcasting Corporation
  9. MD of Abuja Enterprise Agency
  10. General Manager of FCT Water Board
  11. Director-General of FCT Emergency Management Agency
  12. Executive Secretary of FCT Primary Healthcare Board
  13. DG of Hospital Management Board
  14. Director of Abuja Environmental Protection Board
  15. Director of FCT Scholarship Board
  16. Director of FCT Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board
  17. Director of Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board
  18. Coordinator of Abuja Infrastructure Investment Center
  19. Director of FCT Health Insurance Scheme
  20. Coordinator of Satellite Towns Development Department
  21. Coordinator of Abuja Metropolitan Management Council

Mr. Ogunleye emphasized that the relieved appointees should ensure a smooth transition by handing over the responsibilities of their offices to the most senior officers in terms of rank.