Buhari names ex-CBN deputy gov, Lemo, as FERMA chairman
By Timileyin Omilana
19 July 2018 |
11:03 am
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has announced the appointment of former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Tunde Lemo, as the new Chairman of the Federal Emergency Road Maintenance Agency. The president also appointed a new managing director and six members of the board of FERMA. Senate president Bukola Saraki, Thursday at the plenary…
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has announced the appointment of former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Tunde Lemo, as the new Chairman of the Federal Emergency Road Maintenance Agency.
The president also appointed a new managing director and six members of the board of FERMA.
Senate president Bukola Saraki, Thursday at the plenary read a letter from Buhari seeking the National Assembly’s approval for the appointments.
Details later…
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