Pres. Jonathan Sacks Executive Secretary of Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission

President Goodluck Jonathan has fired Executive Secretary/Chief Executive of Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) Saratu Altine Umar.

The Nation reports that a statement released by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, revealed that she has been relieved of her appointment with immediate effect.

Uju Aisha Hassan-Baba, who previously served as Director-General, Legal Aid Council of Nigeria, Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice in Anambra State and Director, Legal Services, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, is Umar’s replacement.

“President Jonathan thanks the out-going Executive Secretary/Chief Executive for her services and wishes her well in her future endeavours,” the statement reads in part.

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