The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has appointed Abdulateef Shittu as the acting director-general (DG) of the organisation.
Gatekeepers News reports that the organisation, in a statement released on Monday said Shittu’s appointment, which takes effect immediately, follows the retirement of Asishana Okauru, who has served the forum for fifteen years.
Until his new appointment, Shittu was the executive director of strategy and research at the NGF secretariat.
The statement reads “He brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of excellence in public administration and governance.”
“The NGF is confident that Dr. Abdulateef Shittu will continue to drive the Forum’s strategic initiatives forward.”
“As Acting Director General, Abdulateef Shittu will lead the NGF with a clear focus on enhancing intergovernmental collaboration, fostering innovative solutions to everyday challenges, and ensuring the effective implementation of policies that promote sustainable development across all states”.
“The NGF remains steadfast in its commitment to its mission and objectives,” noting that Shittu “will provide the continuity and stability needed during this period”.
The governor of Kwara and chairman of the NGF, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq expressed gratitude for Okauru’s years of dedicated service to the organisation.
The NGF chairman said “The Nigeria Governors Forum extends its best wishes to Asishana B. Okauru, Esq. in his future endeavours and looks forward to a new era of progress under the guidance of Dr. Abdulateef Shittu.”
