Ambode Dissolves Boards Of Parastatals, Agencies

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The governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the dissolution of all boards of parastatals and agencies of government with immediate effects.

According to the statement issued by the secretary to the state government, Mr. Tunji Bello, the dissolution is with the exception of the Civil Service Commission, Judicial Service Commission and the State Independent Electoral Commission.

Bello who expressed appreciation of the governor for the modest contribution of members of the dissolved boards, wished them well in their future endeavour.

The statement added that constitution of new boards would be effected in due course.

Also in another statement signed by his chief press secretary, Habib Aruna, the governor has also approved the appointment of Mrs. Abimbola Shukrat Umar as the new accountant general of the state.

Mrs. Umar, prior to her new appointment, was the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

A holder of the degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics (1983) from the University of Ibadan and Masters of Science in Corporate Governance (2013) from Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds United Kingdom, Mrs Umar is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and Nigeria Economic Society respectively.

She also cut her teeth for over 15 years in the private sector, particularly with the renowned KPMG International before joining the Lagos State Civil Service as Chief Accountant in 2002.