The Managing Director of Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Ahmad Salihijo Ahmed and three executive directors have been suspended by President Bola Tinubu over N1.2 billion fraudulent misappropriation in the past two years.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
The three other affected directors, according to the statement, are Olaniyi Alaba Netufo, Executive Director of Corporate Services; Barka Sajou — Executive Director of Technical Services; and Sa’adatu Balgore — Executive Director of Rural Electrification Fund, REF.
The President ordered a wider investigation into the conduct of the officials above.
The statement noted that Tinubu subsequently announced their replacement as follows:
Abba Abubakar Aliyu — Managing Director/CEO,
Ayoade Gboyega — Executive Director, Corporate Services,
Umar Abdullahi Umar — Executive Director, Technical Services and
Doris Uboh — Executive Director, Rural Electrification Fund (REF)
Olufemi Akinyelure — Head of Project Management Unit, Nigeria Electrification Project.
Kazeem Badmus is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience. A professional in journalism and media writing, Kazeem prioritses accuracy and factual reportage of issues. He is also a dexterous finder of the truth with conscious delivery of unbiased and development oriented stories.
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