Just In: Details emerge as President Tinubu retains Buhari’s appointee

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FCT, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reappointed Surveyor Adamu Adaji as the Director General of the National Boundary Commission (NBC) for a second term.

Tinubu said the approval for a second and final term of four years is in accordance with the provisions of Section 16 (1) and (3)(a) of the National Boundary Commission (Establishment) Act, 2006.

Tinubu reappointed Adaji as DG of Boundary Commission Photo credit: @officialABAT
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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, made this known in a statement issued on Monday, August 12, Leadership reports.

The statement made available to journalists by the Head, Information and Public Relations Unit, Efe Ovuakporie, read in part:

“This appointment is effective from 7th August 2024, and your emoluments and other conditions of service shall be as provided under the Certain Political, Public and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2008.”

Ovuakporie said Tinubu expects Adaji’s reappointment to further expand the Agency’s scope of operations and establish a peaceful boundary regime in Nigeria’s 86 interstate boundary communities and international boundaries.

Source: Legit.ng