The Honourable Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire has conveyed the approval of the reappointment of Mr. Faruk Umar Abubakar as the Secretary-General/Registrar, Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria for a second and final term of four (4) years, with effect from 4th October, 2020.
Mr. Faruk Umar Abubakar acknowledged his reappointment as the Secretary-General/Registrar, Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria at the Honourable Minister’s Office on Tuesday, 15th September, 2020 with the Permanent Secretary, Health, Mr. Marshi Abdullahi present. Thereafter, a formal presentation of the letter of reappointment was made by the Honourable Minister to Mr. Abubakar.
A copy of the reappointment letter cited indicates that the reappointment was made “in recognition of the achievements recorded during your (his) tenure” and that the terms and condition of the appointment “are subject to the provisions of the enabling Act establishing the Board and/or as may be prescribed by Government.”
While conveying his congratulations to the Registrar, the Honourable Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire through the letter, charged Mr. Faruk Umar Abubakar whose appointment was renewed for a second and final term to “improve on the gains so far recorded at the Council towards achieving your (the) mandate of efficient regulatory functions.”
Signed.
Olujimi Oyetomi
Director, Information, Media & Public Relations.