The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has taken a decisive step by approving the immediate termination of the appointments of 21 heads of parastatals, agencies, and government companies within the FCT Administration (FCTA).
The decision, conveyed through a statement from the Office of the Minister’s Director of Press, Anthony Ogunleye, instructs the affected appointees to promptly hand over the responsibilities of their respective offices to the senior officers with the highest rank.
The statement, titled “FCTA PRESS STATEMENT,” lists the following individuals affected by the termination:
- Group MD/CEO, Abuja Investment Company Ltd
- CEO/MD, Abuja Markets Management Ltd
- MD/CEO, Abuja Urban Mass Transport Company
- CEO/MD, Abuja Property Development Company
- CEO/MD Abuja Technology Village Free Trade Zone Company
- CEO/MD Abuja Film Village International
- CEO/MD Powernoth AICL Equipment Leasing Company Ltd
- MD Abuja Broadcasting Corporation
- MD, Abuja Enterprise Agency
- GM, FCT Water Board
- DG, FCT Emergency Management Agency
- Executive Secretary, FCT Primary Healthcare Board
- Director General, Hospital Management Board
- Director, Abuja Environmental Protection Board
- Director, FCT Scholarship Board
- Director, FCT Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board
- Director, Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board
- Coordinator, Abuja Infrastructure Investment Centre
- Director, FCT Health Insurance Scheme
- Coordinator, Satellite Towns Development Department
- Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council
The statement notes that appointments to these offices will be made in the near future, following the terminations.