Protests Erupt in Abuja Over Sack of 21 Agency Heads by FCT Minister, WikeThe dismissal of 21 heads of agencies by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has led to protests by workers in Abuja. Among those dismissed was the Managing Director of the Abuja Urban Mass Transport Company (AUMTCO), Najeed Abdulsalam, whose removal has sparked outrage among the agency’s staff.
FCT Minister, Wike, had on Wednesday ordered the removal of heads of FCT agencies and parastatals.
Wike on Wednesday approved the immediate termination of the appointments of 21 heads of parastatals, agencies, and government companies of the FCT Administration (FCTA).
This was disclosed in a statement by his Director of Press, Office of the Minister, Anthony Ogunleye.
Wike also ordered the affected appointees to hand over the affairs of their offices to the most senior officers in rank.
The staff members of AUMTCO were in tears, as they protested Abdulsalam’s removal.
