President Good luck Jonathan yesterday appointed former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim as secretary to the Federal government ( SGF). Also re-appointed was Gen. Owoye Azazi as the National Security Adviser ( NSA).
Anyim will be sworn in today at the Executive Council Chambers at noon.
The President also dissolved the Federal Executive Council (FEC) and disengaged his aides.
A statement last night by Musa Aduwak, Director of Information, Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, which announced Anyim’s appointment, also said the exit of the political appointees "brings to a close the former administration, and marks the beginning of the new one".
The statement added: "In accordance with the appointment letters of members of the Federal Executive Council, Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants and other political appointees, their appointments ended on May 29, 2011."
The President thanked the former political appointees for their service to the nation.
He lauded their patriotism and dedication, and wished them God’s blessings in their future endeavours.
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