Wike ousts heads of FCT parastatals, agencies, and government companies

In a surprising and swift move today, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike CON, has terminated the appointments of top officials from various parastatals, agencies, and government companies operating under the FCTA (Federal Capital Territory Administration).

In an official statement released by the Director of the Press Office of the Minister, Anthony Ogunleye, the following individuals have been relieved of their positions with immediate effect:

1. Group MD/CEO, Abuja Investment Company Ltd.
2. CEO/MD, Abuja Markets Management Ltd.
3. MD/CEO, Abuja Urban Mass Transport Company.
4. CEO/MD, Abuja Property Development Company.
5. CEO/MD, Abuja Technology Village Free Trade Zone Company.
6. CEO/MD, Abuja Film Village International.
7. CEO/MD, Powernoth AICL Equipment Leasing Company Ltd.
8. MD, Abuja Broadcasting Corporation.
9. MD, Abuja Enterprise Agency.
10. GM, FCT Water Board.
11. DG, FCT Emergency Management Agency.
12. Executive Secretary, FCT Primary Healthcare Board.
13. Director-General, Hospital Management Board.
14. Director, Abuja Environmental Protection Board.
15. Director, FCT Scholarship Board.
16. Director, FCT Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board.
17. Director, Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board.
18. Coordinator, Abuja Infrastructure Investment Center.
19. Director, FCT Health Insurance Scheme.
20. Coordinator, Satellite Towns Development Department.
21. Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council.

The Minister’s decision, which sent shockwaves through the FCT administrative apparatus, came without prior warning and has left many speculating about the reasons behind the mass removal. Anthony Ogunleye, in his statement, instructed the affected individuals to immediately hand over the responsibilities of their respective offices to the most senior officers within their ranks.

Ogunleye also revealed that new appointments to fill these vacant positions would be announced in due course, leaving the FCTA community and the public at large awaiting further developments.

This move by Minister Wike has stirred a significant amount of curiosity and uncertainty within the FCT as stakeholders eagerly await more information and clarification on the reasons behind this unprecedented action and the individuals who will take up these critical roles in the Federal Capital Territory Administration.