Wike Dismisses 21 FCTA Agency Heads

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),  Ezenwo Nyesom Wike  has  terminated  the appointments of 21 top officials within the FCT Administration (FCTA).

The move was announced through a press statement released by the Director of Press, Anthony Ogunleye, on September 27, 2023.

This  decision by Minister Wike has far-reaching implications for the FCTA, as it affects a diverse range of key positions across parastatals, agencies, and government companies operating under the FCTA umbrella.

The affected individuals are instructed to relinquish control of their offices immediately and hand over responsibilities to the most senior officers in terms of rank.

The following is a list of the officials whose appointments have been terminated:
  1. Group MD/CEO, Abuja Investment Company Ltd
  2. CEO/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. GM, FCT Water Board
  11. DG, FCT Emergency Management Agency
  12. Executive Secretary, FCT Primary Healthcare Board
  13. Director General, 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
It is expected that new appointments to these critical positions will be made in due course. The sweeping changes within the FCTA signal a significant shift in leadership and direction for the capital’s administrative and developmental activities.
Further details regarding the selection of new officials are eagerly awaited.
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