President Bola Tinubu has appointed Abdulmalik Jibrin, a retired major general, as the new Secretary to the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). He succeeds Ahmed Ja’afaru, the former Controller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service.
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Mr Okeh noted that Mr Jibrin, a retired major general, succeeded Ahmed Ja’afaru, the former Controller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service . He highlighted his successful efforts, including securing presidential approval for various reforms, such as the independence of the board’s secretariat, which allowed for the independent recruitment of staff.He urged the staff of the secretariat to offer full support to Jibrin in his new role.Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.
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