President Bola Tinubu has directed the withdrawal of the nomination of Engr. Imam Kashim Imam to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA)
Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity disclose in a statement made available to Journalists on Thursday
The statement reads: “President Bola Tinubu has directed the withdrawal of the nomination of Engr. Imam Kashim Imam to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA).
The President’s withdrawal of the above-mentioned nomination is directed with immediate effect.
All other appointments to the Board and Executive Management team of FERMA are not affected by this directive.
DAILY GIST reports that the appointment of Imam Ibrahim Kashim Imam as board chairman of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) had generated mixed reactions from Nigerians.
Imam, a 24-year-old first-class graduate of Mechanical Engineering from Brighton University in the UK
Some Nigerians have criticized the appointment, arguing that Imam is too young and inexperienced for such a high-profile position.
Others have defended the appointment, arguing that Imam’s qualifications and background make him well-suited for the job.
They also point out that Imam’s father, Kashim Ibrahim-Imam, is a veteran politician with extensive experience in the public sector.
Those who criticized the appointment argued that Imam’s lack of experience would make it difficult for him to lead FERMA effectively.
They also pointed out that the appointment could set a dangerous precedent, as it could encourage other politicians to appoint their children to high-profile positions, regardless of their qualifications.
