CITIZENS COMPASS – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, approved the appointment of Engr. Bisoye Coker-Odusote as the Acting Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
He is taking over from Engr. Aliyu Abubakar Aziz who will proceed on 90 days pre-retirement leave effective August 24, 2023, leading to his eventual retirement from service on November 24, 2023.
Tinubu made the appointment via a statement signed by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity.
It reads, ” 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.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has 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 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.”
