BREAKING: FCT Minister Wike Appoints Chidi Amadi as Chief of Staff
- The restructuring of the administrative setting of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has taken another turn
- Minister of the FCT Nyesom Wike announced on Friday, March 15, the appointment of Chidi Amadi as his chief of staff
- The newly appointed Amadi was formerly the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State
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FCT, Abuja - The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has named Hon. Chidi Amadi his Chief of Staff.
Wike stated that this appointment aims to improve the overall performance and productivity of the FCT Administration.
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According to a statement released on March 15th by Anthony Ogunleye, Director of Press at the Office of the Minister, Amadi brings extensive experience in public service, having served in various critical political roles.
He served as the PDP chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area and Chief of Staff to the Governor of Rivers State.
The statement reads:
“As Chief of Staff, Hon Amadi will play a pivotal role in supporting the FCT Minister in the formulation and execution of policies and programs aimed at advancing the development agenda of the Federal Capital Territory and will provide strategic guidance as well as ensuring the smooth functioning of the Minister’s office.”
The statement confirmed that Amadi is scheduled to take the oath of office on Monday, March 18th.
APC rejects Wike’s lopsidedness appointments and abandonment of party members
Meanwhile, the Abuja chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called out Nyesome Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Leaders of APC in Abuja expressed their grouse towards the former Rivers state governor for ignoring the party in his recent appointment.
Wike reportedly appointed non-party members as chairman and commissioners of the FCT civil service commission, coordinators of critical agencies, and other positions.
Tinubu appoints ex-PDP chairman in Rivers
In another report, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu okayed the appointment of Felix Amaechi Obuah as the AMMC coordinator.
Obuah is the immediate past chairperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers state.
Two other nominees were appointed to head agencies under the Federal Capital Territory Administration.
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