Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu appointed Engineer Bisoye Coker-Odusote as the Acting Director-General (DG) of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
Coker-Odusote’s initial appointment will be for a 90-day period, with effect from August 24, 2023, said presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement on Tuesday.
After the first three months, a full term of four years will begin as the substantive NIMC DG effective November 24, 2023.
The President also directed the commencement of 90-day pre-retirement leave for the outgoing NIMC DG, Engr Aliyu Aziz, with effect from August 24, 2023, leading to his eventual retirement from service on November 24, 2023.
Who is Bisoye Coker-Odusote?
From our findings, Engineer Coker-Odusote was a Special Adviser to Bola Tinubu on Technology.
She was also the Head IT and Communications, Bate Liwin.
The Acting DG had worked as All Progressive Congress (APC) National Database Project Director.
She has more than 15 years career experience.
Will Bisoye Coker-Odusote solve Nigeria’s National identity Management challenges?
Time shall tell.
