Friday, 19 May 2023 05:03

Buhari appoints new chairman for FERMA

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the dissolution of the board of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA).

Femi Adesina, presidential spokesperson, in a statement on Thursday, said Buhari also approved the appointment of James Akintola as the board chairman of FERMA to succeed Tunde Lemo.

Adesina said Lemo had earlier voluntarily stepped down from the position.

“Other members of the old board have their terms renewed,” the statement reads.

“Lemo conveys his appreciation to President Buhari for the opportunity given him to serve the country.”

The new FERMA chairman had occupied a corresponding position in many states before his new appointment.

Akintola had been senior special assistant, infrastructure in Ogun state and consultant to the Kwara government on infrastructure.

He was the special adviser on infrastructure in Oyo and executive chairman of Lagos state public works corporation, among others.

Akinola holds a Bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Lagos, and an MSc in the same field from Obafemi Awolowo University.

Established by an act of the national assembly in 2002, FERMA commenced operations in 2003. It has two operational departments (east and west). Each of them is headed by an executive director.

The operations department is charged with the responsibility of road maintenance across the country.

 

The Cable

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