President Bola Tinubu has dismissed Dr Chioma Ejikeme from her position as Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate.
This development comes just 13 months after her reappointment for an additional four-year term.
A statement released on Monday by Olugbenga Ajayi, the Head of the Corporate Communications Unit at PTAD, confirmed that Tolulope Odunaiya has been appointed as the new executive secretary.
The statement indicated that Odunaiya officially took office on November 18, 2024, at the PTAD Headquarters, succeeding Ejikeme, who held the position from August 2019 until November 2024.
Tinubu had reappointed Ejikeme as the executive secretary of PTAD in October 2023.
In her inaugural address to the staff, Odunaiya expressed her commitment to building upon the accomplishments of her predecessors while promoting a culture of collaboration and unity.
She stated, “It is with a deep sense of responsibility and purpose that I address you as the new Executive Secretary of this Directorate. I want to begin by acknowledging the remarkable work of my predecessors and the dedication of every individual who has contributed to bringing us to this point.”
She emphasised her vision of a collaborative work environment, saying, “My vision is for a directorate where every individual feels recognised, empowered and motivated to make meaningful contributions.
“I urge all of us to transcend personal interests and come together around our shared purpose: improving the lives of our pensioners, who have selflessly served this nation, often in challenging circumstances.”
