President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Dr Nasir Olaitan Raji-Mustapha as the director-general of the National Productivity Centre (NPC).
The appointment followed the end of the tenure of the current DG, Dr Kashim Akor today.
According to a statement issued by director, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Olajide Oshundun, Raji-Mustapha was presented a letter of appointment by the labour minister, Dr Chris Ngige in his office yesterday.
The letter reads, “In accordance with the provisions of Section 5 of the National Productivity Centre Act, Cap 70, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN), 2004; Mr President, Muhammadu Buhari has approved your appointment as the new Director-General of the NPC.
“You shall hold office for four years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a period of four years, your current appointment takes effect from May 19, 2023 when the tenure of the incumbent director-general is expected to expire.”
Until his new appointment, Raji-Mustapha was the director of procurement in the centre and was at different times, deputy director and assistant director under various capacities.
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