Buhari approves 13 new heads for federal government agencies

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved new appointments in 13 Federal Government agencies, the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation announced Monday evening.

A statement signed by the Director (Press) Bolaji Adebiyi gave the new appointments as follows:

1. Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Director-General: Mr.Joseph Ari

2. National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Director-General: Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami)

3. Nigerian Content Monitoring BoardExecutive Secretary: Engineer Simbi Kesiye Wabote

4. Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) Director-General: Aboloma Osita Anthony

5. Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) Director-General:Mamman Amadu

6. Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) Executive Secretary: Barrister Sharon Ikeazor

7. New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) National Coordinator/CEO: Princess Akodundo Gloria

8. Petroleum Equalization Fund (PEF) Executive Secretary: Alhaji Ahmed Bobboi

9. Oil & Gas Free Zone Authority Managing Director:Umana Okon Umana

10. National Commission for Refugees, Migrant and Internally Displaced PersonsFederal Commissioner:Sa’adiya Faruq

11. Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) Chairman: Engineer Usman Abubakar

12. Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Executive Secretary: Dr. Bello Aliyu Gusau

13. Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) Executive Secretary: Yewande Sadiku