Buhari sacks Sulaiman-Ibrahim as DG NAPTIP, appoints Fatima Waziri-Azi as replacement

 

.Celebrates Prof Adebayo Williams @ 70

 .Hails Buba Marwa at 68

Sunday Ode, Abuja

 

President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim as the Director General of National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP).

 

The sacked DG has been replaced with Dr Fatima Waziri-Azi whose appointment was approved on Wednesday by President Buhari on the recommendation of the Minister for Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq.

 

Sulaiman-Ibrahim was appointed by President Buhari on December 1, 2020 as the DG of NAPTIP for a four-year tenure to replace Julie Okah-Donli.

 

A terse statement by the Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, announcing the appointment of Waziri-Azi by Buhari as the new helmsman of NAPTIP read:

 

“President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Fatima Waziri- Azi,Ph.D as Director General of the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) .

 

“This is sequel to a recommendation of the Hon. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, who expressed the “urgent need for the Ministry to intensify on the existing capacity in the NAPTIP in order to achieve its Key Result Areas as identified.”

 

“She added that the recommendation of Fatima Waziri-Azi was based on her “pedigree, vast experience and proven track record to drive the agency forward and consolidate on what has been achieved so far.”

 

“A former Head of Department of Public Law at the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Waziri-Azi is a Women’s Right advocate, a campaigner against domestic and sexual based violence and an expert in Rule of Law.”

PRESIDENT BUHARI CELEBRATES ESSAYIST, ACADEMIC, PROF ADEBAYO WILLIAMS AT 70

President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with globally recognized essayist, academic and author, Professor Adebayo Williams, as he turns 70 September 9, 2021.

 

The President salutes the almost 50 years of scholarship, university teaching, and contribution to public discourse that Prof Williams has tucked under his belt, extolling him for being a source of inspiration to the younger generation, and a pride to the country.

 

Noting that the multiple award-winning writer, after years of teaching at the then University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife) took his intellectual prowess to Europe and America for many decades, President Buhari says Prof Williams has used his God-given endowments for the good of humanity round the globe.

 

Rejoicing with the Williams family, the academia, friends and acquaintances of the celebrated writer and teacher, the President wishes Prof Williams longer life, good health and greater contribution to scholarship and sharing of knowledge.

 

He encourages the newspaper columnist not to relent in addressing issues of governance very crucial to Nigeria and Africa.

 

PRESIDENT BUHARI APPOINTS FATIMA WAZIRI-AZI AS DG NAPTIP

 

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Fatima Waziri- Azi,Ph.D as Director General of the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) .

 

This is sequel to a recommendation of the Hon. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, who expressed the “urgent need for the Ministry to intensify on the existing capacity in the NAPTIP in order to achieve its Key Result Areas as identified.”

 

She added that the recommendation of Fatima Waziri-Azi was based on her “pedigree, vast experience and proven track record to drive the agency forward and consolidate on what has been achieved so far.”

 

A former Head of Department of Public Law at the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Waziri-Azi is a Women’s Right advocate, a campaigner against domestic and sexual based violence and an expert in Rule of Law.

 

PRESIDENT BUHARI HAILS BUBA MARWA AT 68

President Muhammadu Buhari felicitates with Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Gen. Muhammad Buba Marwa (Rtd), on his 68th birthday, September 9, 2021.

 

The President congratulates the former military Governor of old Borno State and military Administrator of Lagos State on the auspicious occasion, joining members of All Progressives Congress (APC) to rejoice with the public servant, who continues to distinguish himself in leadership.

 

President Buhari notes the fillip in the war against drug abuse and trafficking, with commendable results, appreciating Marwa’s dedication to repositioning the NDLEA, sanitizing the streets and re-orienting youths on dangers of substance abuse.

 

The President affirms that the track record of the former Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug Abuse (PACEDA) and Ambassador to South Africa and Kingdoms of Lesotho and Swaziland, has been inspiring, reflecting his passion, training and experience, both local and international.

 

At 68, President Buhari believes Marwa’s patriotism and diligence have left imprints on the country, showing both old and young the way to go.

 

The President prays for his wellbeing and that of his family.