Buhari Appoints Raji-Mustapha, DG, National Productivity Centre

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.