President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved an 18-month extension of tenure for heads of two paramilitary services under the Ministry of Interior.
The approval was disclosed in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
The extension followed a recommendation by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
1. Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)
*Officer: Kemi Nanna Nandap
*New retirement date: June 30, 2028.
*Original appointment: Nominated February 21, 2024, confirmed by Senate March 1, 2024.
2. Controller-General, Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Officer Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche
*New retirement date May 26, 2028
*Original appointment: Nominated December 2024, confirmed by Senate March 2025.
According to the Presidency, the decision followed a recommendation by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, aimed at addressing potential leadership succession gaps and ensuring a smooth transition within both agencies.
The extension is also expected to provide sufficient time for the Federal Government to identify and appoint suitable successors while maintaining administrative stability and continuity.
President Tinubu commended Nwakuche and Nandap for the reforms achieved under their leadership and charged them to consolidate their gains.
-9News Nigeria.
