The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken the decision to dismiss the heads of various parastatals, agencies, and companies operating under the FCT administration (FCTA).
This significant move was announced by Anthony Ogunleye, the Director of Press in the Minister’s office, through an official statement released on Wednesday.
“The minister’s directive to relieve these officials of their positions is effective immediately, and new appointments to these offices will be made in due course.
“As part of the transition process, all affected officials have been instructed to facilitate the smooth handover of their duties to the most senior officers in terms of rank,” the statement said.
Below is a list of the entities and individuals affected by this decision:
- Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Abuja Investment Company Ltd
- Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, Abuja Markets Management Ltd
- Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Abuja Urban Mass Transport Company
- Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, Abuja Property Development Company
- Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, Abuja Technology Village Free Trade Zone Company
- Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, Abuja Film Village International
- Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, Powernoth AICL Equipment Leasing Company Ltd
- Managing Director, Abuja Broadcasting Corporation
- Managing Director, Abuja Enterprise Agency
- General Manager, FCT Water Board
- Director-General, 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
This development marks a significant change in the leadership landscape of the FCTA parastatals and agencies as the minister seeks to implement his vision and objectives within the Federal Capital Territory.
