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:
- Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Abuja Investment Company Ltd
- CEO/Managing Director of Abuja Markets Management Ltd
- MD/CEO of Abuja Urban Mass Transport Company
- CEO/MD of Abuja Property Development Company
- CEO/MD of Abuja Technology Village Free Trade Zone Company
- CEO/MD of Abuja Film Village International
- CEO/MD of Powernoth AICL Equipment Leasing Company Ltd
- MD of Abuja Broadcasting Corporation
- MD of Abuja Enterprise Agency
- General Manager of FCT Water Board
- Director-General of FCT Emergency Management Agency
- Executive Secretary of FCT Primary Healthcare Board
- DG of Hospital Management Board
- Director of Abuja Environmental Protection Board
- Director of FCT Scholarship Board
- Director of FCT Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board
- Director of Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board
- Coordinator of Abuja Infrastructure Investment Center
- Director of FCT Health Insurance Scheme
- Coordinator of Satellite Towns Development Department
- 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.