Tinubu Appoints Tunji Olaopa As Chairman of 12-Member Civil Service Commission |Omohglobalnews

                   Tinubu and Olaopa FCSC

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of a former Federal Permanent Secretary, Prof Tunji Olaopa, as the Chairman of the 12-member Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC).

The president also approved the appointment of eleven other leadership representatives to the commission.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday.

This is in line with Section 154 of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (As Amended) which empowers the President to appoint chairmen and members of 14 federal executive bodies of which FCSC is one.

The president noted that the new FCSC leaders are expected to be confirmed by the Senate and commence work with immediate effect on November 30, 20230, following the end of the tenure of the current Federal Civil Service Commission chairman and membership on November 29, 2023.

The appointees are; Dr. Daudu Ibrahim Jalo – member (representing Adamawa | Gombe | Taraba); Ms. Gekpe Grace Isu – member (representing Akwa Ibom | Cross River); and Dr. Chamberlain Nwele – member (representing Anambra | Ebonyi | Enugu).

Others are; Mr. Rufus N. Godwins – member (representing Rivers | Delta | Bayelsa) and Dr. Adamu Hussein – member (representing Niger | FCT); Mr. Aminu Nabegu – member (representing Jigawa | Kano); Ms. Hindatu Abdullahi – member (representing Kaduna | Katsina).

Also, Mr. Shehu Aliyu – member (representing Kebbi | Sokoto | Zamfara); Ms. Odekunle Rukiyat Aduke – member (representing Kogi | Kwara); Mr. Jide Jimoh – member (representing Lagos | Ogun); and Dr. Festus Oyebade – member (representing Osun | Oyo) are among the appointees.

Meanwhile, Tinubu’s administration marked a significant milestone with the handover of converted buses to the State House, symbolizing Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable, and economically sound future.

In a momentous event, these Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses were delivered with a clear message: Nigeria is at the forefront of a global energy revolution.

The conversion of these buses to CNG is not just a technical achievement but a declaration of intent to embrace cleaner and more economical energy solutions. This initiative reflects the administration’s resolve to harmonize fiscal prudence and environmental stewardship.

Nigeria, according to a statement by Presidential CNG Initiative, is currently home to seven conversion centers, and the government is actively working to establish more of them across the country. This facilitates vehicle conversion and generates employment opportunities, showing the administration’s commitment to environmental sustainability and economic growth.

It went further: “The next few weeks, starting from tomorrow in Lagos, the PCNGI will establish the roll out of more conversion centers to enable 55,000 conversions in the next 6 months under the palliative program. In addition to this, over 11,500 CNG fueled vehicles will be rolled out by partnership with private sector, cooperative, state and union operated mass transit operators in the same period.

One remarkable development announced during the handover ceremony is the waiver of Value Added Tax (VAT) on CNG purchases. This policy change demonstrates the government’s dedication to making cleaner energy more accessible and affordable for all Nigerian citizens. This is to encourage more investments to make CNG more widely available from wellhead to nozzle.

In his address, the Chairman of the Presidential CNG Initiative , Mr Zacch Adedeji (Ag. Executive Chairman, FIRS) represented by Mr. Farouk of NMPDRA, expressed his gratitude to all those who contributed to this significant achievement, highlighting the dedication, vision, and unwavering support that brought the nation to this juncture.

He remarked, “The CNG buses passed on to the distinguished representatives of the State House represent a new beginning and a journey toward a future where Nigeria powers tomorrow, today.”

The handover ceremony, attended by distinguished guests, marks the dawn of an extraordinary journey. As the Chairman noted, challenges will undoubtedly arise, but the determination, innovation, and collaboration of the Nigerian people will light the path ahead, contributing to a cleaner, greener, and more prosperous tomorrow.

This event is more than a vehicle handover; it symbolises Nigeria’s commitment to an Energy Revolution: Powering Tomorrow, Today.