President Bola Tinubu has granted approval for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to be placed under the supervision of the Office of the Vice President.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the decision was announced in a statement issued by Olusola Abiola, the Director of Information at the Office of the Vice President, on Tuesday.
In addition to the agency reassignments, President Tinubu has also given his approval for the establishment of a formal structure for the Office of the Vice President. This will enable an appropriate number of technical and administrative aides to be appointed to work alongside the Vice President, supporting him in the execution of his duties.
The full statement reads:
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES RETURN OF NEMA, HAJJ COMMISSION TO VICE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
President Bola Tinubu has approved the return of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to the Office of the Vice President for supervision, in compliance with their various establishment Acts.
The President has also approved a formal structure for the Office of the Vice President as well as an appropriate number of technical and administrative aides that will work with the Vice President in the discharge of his responsibilities.
Olusola Abiola
Director, Information
Office of the Vice President
20th June 2023
