Tinubu Dismisses PTAD Director-General, Appoints New Replacement After 13 Months

Tinubu Dismisses PTAD Director-General, Appoints New Replacement After 13 MonthsPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Dr. Chioma Ejikeme from her position as Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) and appointed Miss Tolulope Abiodun Odunaiya as her successor. The announcement was made on Monday through a statement issued by PTAD spokesperson Olugbenga Ajayi, confirming Odunaiya’s appointment.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The statement, addressed to PTAD pensioners and stakeholders, welcomed Miss Odunaiya as the new head of the agency. “We are pleased to inform PTAD pensioners and stakeholders of the appointment of Miss Tolulope Abiodun Odunaiya by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the substantive Executive Secretary of PTAD,” it read.

However, the statement did not provide specific reasons for Dr. Ejikeme’s removal, which comes just 13 months after her reappointment for a second term on October 10, 2023.

Miss Odunaiya officially assumed office on Monday, November 18, 2024, at the PTAD headquarters in Abuja, where she was welcomed by the directorate’s management and staff. In her first address to the team, she expressed her commitment to building on the achievements of her predecessors and to working alongside the staff to strengthen the agency.

“It is with great responsibility and purpose that I take up the role of Executive Secretary,” she said. “I acknowledge the outstanding work of my predecessors and the dedication of everyone who has contributed to bringing us to this point.”

Miss Odunaiya emphasized a collaborative approach, promising to foster unity within the directorate and focus on achieving the shared goal of improving the lives of Nigeria’s pensioners. “My vision is to create a directorate where every individual feels empowered and motivated to contribute meaningfully. Together, we will focus on ensuring that our pensioners, who have selflessly served this nation, receive the care, respect, and entitlements they deserve.”

She also highlighted the critical role pensioners play in the nation’s history and development. “Pensioners are the backbone of Nigeria’s history and growth,” she said. “It is our duty to ensure they receive the recognition and support they deserve during their retirement years.”

Miss Odunaiya reiterated her commitment to aligning PTAD’s mission with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasizing efficiency, accountability, and compassion in the agency’s operations. “By prioritizing these values, we will contribute to a Nigeria where every citizen, especially our pensioners, feels valued and supported,” she concluded.

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