By Ibrahim Danladi
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has taken decisive action by terminating the appointments of 21 heads of parastatals, agencies, and government companies under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). This move is effective immediately.
According to a statement released by the Director of Press in the minister’s office, Mr. Anthony Ogunleye, the affected agencies and parastatals are as follows:
- 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 Center
- Director, FCT Health Insurance Scheme
- Coordinator, Satellite Towns Development Department
- Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council
The outgoing heads of these agencies and parastatals are instructed to facilitate a smooth transition by handing over the responsibilities of their offices to the most senior officers in rank.
The statement also mentioned that new appointments to fill these offices will be made at a later date.
This significant reshuffle underscores the commitment of the FCT Minister to effect change and reposition the various agencies and parastatals under the FCTA for improved efficiency and service delivery.