Buhari Approves Governing Board For FERMA

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the dissolution and renewal of the Governing Board for the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA).

According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, the new chairman of the board is Mr James Olugbenga Akintola, who succeeds Mr Tunde Lemo, after the latter voluntarily stepped down. Other members of the old Board have their terms renewed.

Lemo conveyed his appreciation to President Buhari for the opportunity given him to serve the country.

Akintola, the new chairman, had occupied similar positions in many states.

A multi-skilled construction professional, he had been senior special assistant infrastructure in Ogun State, consultant to Kwara State, special adviser infrastructure, Oyo State, and executive chairman, Lagos State Public Works Corporation, among others.

 He holds a BSc Architecture from University of Lagos, and an MSc in the same field from the then University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University.