President Bola Tinubu approved the reappointment of Adamu Adaji as the Director-General of the National Boundary Commission for a second term.
The Head of the Information and Public Relations Unit, Efe Ovuakporie, announced the reappointment in a statement on Monday, August 12.
Ovuakporie stated that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, communicated Adaji’s reappointment through a letter.
According to Ovuakporie, Adaji’s new term began on August 7, 2024, and will continue for another four years.
Tinubu Letter Of Reappointment
The letter read: “I am pleased to inform you that His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has approved the renewal of your appointment as Director-General of the National Boundary Commission.
“This appointment is for a second and final term of four years.
“It is in accordance with the provisions of Section 16 (1) and (3)(a) of the National Boundary Commission (Establishment) Act, 2006.
“This appointment is effective from 7th August 2024.
“Your emoluments and other conditions of service shall be as provided under the Certain Political.
Also, the Public and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2008”.
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Ovuakporie praised Adaji’s impressive track record, highlighting his exceptional performance in transforming the NBC.
Also, he claims he had advanced boundary management in Nigeria since the agency’s inception.
The statement added that “Adaji holds an MSc in Land Surveying from Ahmadu Bello University
“He also holds an MPA in Public Administration from the University of Maiduguri.
“He joined the NBC in 1992 as an Assistant Chief Surveyor after working as a Lecturer at A.B.U.
“Through hard work, he rose to the position of Director at the NBC and became the substantive DG on August 8, 2020.
“His reappointment is expected to further expand the Agency’s scope of operations and establish a peaceful boundary regime in Nigeria’s 86 interstate boundary communities and international boundaries”.
