May 18, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the dissolution and renewal of the Governing Board for the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA).
A statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said James Olugbenga Akintola has been appointed by the President as Chairman of the Board.
Akintola succeeds Tunde Lemo, who voluntarily stepped down. Lemo conveys his appreciation to President Buhari for the opportunity given him to serve the country.
The statement, however, added that other members of the old Board have their terms renewed.
Akintola, the new Chairman, had occupied similar positions in many States.
A multi-skilled construction professional, he had been Senior Special Assistant Infrastructure in Ogun State, Consultant to Kwara State, Special Adviser Infrastructure, Oyo State, Executive Chairman, Lagos State Public Works Corporation, among others. He holds a B.Sc Architecture from University of Lagos, and an M.Sc in the same field from the then University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University.
