President Bola Tinubu has authorized the reappointment of Adamu Adaji as the Director-General of the National Boundary Commission for a second term.
This decision was announced on Monday through a statement issued by the Head of the Information and Public Relations Unit, Efe Ovuakporie. The reappointment was officially communicated via a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume.
According to Ovuakporie, Adaji’s reappointment is effective from August 7, 2024, for another four-year term.
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The letter stated, “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 for a second and final term of four years, 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, and your emoluments and other conditions of service shall be as provided under the Certain Political, Public, and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2008.”
Ovuakporie highlighted Adaji’s impressive track record, noting his role in transforming the NBC and advancing boundary management in Nigeria since the agency’s inception.
The statement further mentioned, “Adaji holds an MSc in Land Surveying from Ahmadu Bello University and an MPA in Public Administration from the University of Maiduguri. He joined the NBC in 1992 as an Assistant Chief Surveyor, having previously served as a Lecturer at A.B.U.
“Through dedication, he advanced to the position of Director at the NBC and was appointed substantive DG on August 8, 2020.
“His reappointment is anticipated to broaden the Agency’s operational scope and foster a peaceful boundary regime across Nigeria’s 86 interstate boundary communities and international boundaries.”
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