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Details: Buhari Gives Amaechi Approval To Probe NPA Boss Hadiza Usman
The approval by President Muhammadu Buhari allows for the removal of Bala Usman from office while the probe lasts
Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister for Transportation has gotten his recommendation to probe the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Hadiza Bala Usman approved.
The approval by President Muhammadu Buhari allows for the removal of Bala Usman from office while the probe lasts.
The statement issued by Presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu announcing this development – yesterday, May, 6, 2021 – reads
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the recommendation of the Ministry of Transportation under Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi for the setting up of an Administrative Panel of Inquiry to investigate the Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA.
The President has also approved that the Managing Director, Hadiza Bala Usman step aside while the investigation is carried out. Mr Mohammed Koko will act in that position.
The panel is to be headed by the Director, Maritime Services of the Ministry while the Deputy Director, Legal of the same ministry will serve as Secretary.
Other members of the panel will be appointed by the Minister.
