Following the criticism generated from the appointment of the Board of Directors of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr. Imam Kashim, Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, through his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement on Thursday, revoked his nomination.
The Informant247 reports that the president appointed the 24-year-old “for a renewable term of four (4) years, in accordance with Section 2(3) of the FERMA Amendment Act, 2007.” the appointment, which was said to have generated concerns, with many saying he lacked the requisite experience for the job.
Following the reactions, Ngelale said the nomination was immediately withdrawn.
Although the presidency gave no reason for the decision, Ngelale said all other appointments to the Board and Executive Management team of FERMA are not affected by this directive.
The statement read, “President Bola Tinubu has directed the withdrawal of the nomination of Engr. Imam Kashim Imam to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA).
“The President’s withdrawal of the above-mentioned nomination is directed with immediate effect.
“All other appointments to the Board and Executive Management team of FERMA are not affected by this directive.”