President Muhammadu Buhari has approved new appointments in 13 Federal Government agencies, the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation announced Monday evening. A statement signed by the Director (Press) Bolaji Adebiyi gave the new appointments as follows:

1. Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Director-General: Mr. Joseph Ari

2. National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Director-General: Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami)

3. Nigerian Content Monitoring Board Executive Secretary: Engineer Simbi Kesiye Wabote

4. Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) Director-General: Aboloma Osita Anthony

5. Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) Director-General: Mamman Amadu

6. Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) Executive Secretary: Barrister Sharon Ikeazor

7. New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) National Coordinator/CEO: Princess Akodundo Gloria

8. Petroleum Equalization Fund (PEF) Executive Secretary: Alhaji Ahmed Bobboi

9. Oil & Gas Free Zone Authority Managing Director: Umana Okon Umana

10. National Commission for Refugees, Migrant and Internally Displaced Persons Federal Commissioner: Sa’adiya Faruq

11. Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) Chairman: Engineer Usman Abubakar

12. Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Executive Secretary: Dr. Bello Aliyu Gusau

13. Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) Executive Secretary: Yewande Sadiku

•Photo shows Umana Okon Umana.