BREAKING: Buhari appoints ex-lawmaker to head powerful agency

BREAKING: Buhari appoints ex-lawmaker to head powerful agency

  • President Muhammadu Buhari has endorsed the appointment of Adepoju Adeyemi as the new postmaster general of NIPOST
  • According to a statement from the ministry of communication and digital economy, the appointment followed the recommendation of Isa Pantami, the supervising minister
  • The statement added that Adeyemi, who is a two-term member of the house of representatives, will spend a period 5 years in the position

FCT, Abuja - President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Adepoju Adeyemi Sunday as the new postmaster general/chief executive officer (PMG) of the Nigerian postal service (NIPOST).

Adeyemi is a former member of the house of representatives for the Ibarapa East/Ido federal constituency, The Nation reported.

President Muhammadu Buhari/NIPOST/Isa Pantami
Buhari appoints Adeyemi as new postmaster general of NIPOST Photo Credit: Femi Adesina
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In a statement signed by Uwa Suleiman, the ministry of communication and digital economy spokesperson, the appointment followed the recommendations of Isa Pantami.

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The statement added that Adeyemi will hold the new position for a period of 5 years.

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The statement reads in part:

“Hon. Adepoju is a professional accountant and a former member of the Federal House of Representatives from 2011 – 2015 and 2015 – 2019, representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency.
“NIPOST is an agency under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy and the appointment of Hon. Adepoju as the new PMG of NIPOST is with immediate effect,” Suleiman said.

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