In a significant administrative shakeup, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken swift action by relieving the heads of 21 parastatals, agencies, and government companies within the FCT Administration of their appointments. This move comes into immediate effect, causing a major reshuffle in the leadership landscape of the nation’s capital.
The announcement was made by the minister’s spokesperson, Anthony Ogunleye, through an official press statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday. In the statement, Mr. Ogunleye identified the individuals affected by the minister’s decision, which includes key figures in various government entities:
1. Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Abuja Investment Company Ltd
2. CEO/Managing Director (MD), Abuja Markets Management Ltd
3. MD/CEO, Abuja Urban Mass Transport Company
4. CEO/MD, Abuja Property Development Company
5. CEO/MD, Abuja Technology Village Free Trade Zone Company
6. CEO/MD, Abuja Film Village International
7. CEO/MD, Powernoth AICL Equipment Leasing Company Ltd
8. MD, Abuja Broadcasting Corporation
9. MD, Abuja Enterprise Agency
10. General Manager, FCT Water Board
11. Director-General (DG), FCT Emergency Management Agency
12. Executive Secretary, FCT Primary Healthcare Board
13. DG, Hospital Management Board
14. Director, Abuja Environmental Protection Board
15. Director, FCT Scholarship Board
16. Director, FCT Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board
17. Director, Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board
18. Coordinator, Abuja Infrastructure Investment Center
19. Director, FCT Health Insurance Scheme
20. Coordinator, Satellite Towns Development Department
21. Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council
According to Mr. Ogunleye, the affected appointees have been directed to immediately hand over the affairs of their respective offices to the most senior officers in rank. Furthermore, the statement indicates that appointments to fill these vacancies will be made in due course.
The sudden and extensive removal of these top officials in the FCT Administration is expected to bring about significant changes in the governance and operation of these agencies and parastatals, as the minister seeks to realign leadership and enhance the efficiency of government functions in the nation’s capital.
