NIMC DG bows out, as Tinubu approves Engr.Odusote as replacement 

The Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, Engr. Aliyu Abubakar Aziz is set to commence on 90-day pre-retirement leave with effect from August 24, 2023, leading to his eventual retirement from service on November 24, 2023 following a directive from President Bola Tinubu.

The President yesterday approved the appointment of Engr. Bisoye Coker-Odusote to serve as the Acting Director-General/CEO of NIMC for a 90-day period, with effect from August 24, 2023, after which, a full term of four years will begin as the substantive NIMC Director-General/CEO, beginning on November 24, 2023.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajiri Ngelale.

Engr Aziz, a pioneer staff of NIMC was first appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari to head the commission in November 2015 following the expiration of the tenure of Chris Onyemenam, his predecessor.

Meanwhile, President Tinubu also approved the appointment of Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub to serve as the Director/CEO of the Directorate of Technical Aid Corps (DTAC).

This follows the recent expiration of tenure of the former DTAC Director/CEO, Dr. Pius Osunyikanmi.

According to the statement, the appointments take immediate effect.