Jonathan sacks NHIS Executive Secretary

President Goodluck Jonathan has sacked the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Dr. Femi Thomas.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, the President has approved the appointment of Mr. Olufemi A. Akingbade as Acting Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the NHIS.



No reason was given in the statement for Thomas’ removal.

“Akingbade, who hails from Ekiti State and holds a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science as well as a Masters in Business Administration, was the General Manager, ICT in the NHIS until his new appointment,” it added

The statement also said Jonathan has approved the confirmation of Mounir Haliru Gwarzo as Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

“ Gwarzo who has been acting as director-general of the commission, was appointed as Executive Commissioner in January 2013,” the statement said.

On the appointment of the former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, he said: “The President has also approved the appointment of the former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, as chairman of the SEC.”