President Goodluck Jonathan has sacked the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) Saratu Umar.
The termination of her appointment takes place with immediate effect.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, made this known in a statement issued on Monday.
The President also approved the appointment of Uju Aisha Hassan-Baba as Umar’s replacement.
No reason was given for the decision to sack Umar which comes less than 10 days before President Jonathan leaves office.
Other changes effected by the President includes the renewal of the appointments of Ladi Katagum and Reuben Kifasi as Directors of the NIPC for another four years, also starting immediately.
The new Executive Secretary/Chief Executive, Baba had served previously as Director-General, Legal Aid Council of Nigeria, Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice in Anambra State and Director, Legal Services, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.
President Jonathan thanked the out-going Executive Secretary/Chief Executive for her services and wished her well in her future endeavours.
SOURCE: TV360
