Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, August 27, sacked Professor Charles Dokubo from his role as Coordinator, Amnesty Programme.
The President said the sack was to take immediate effect as he also approved the appointment of Milland Dixion Dikio as Interim Administrator, Amnesty Programme, with effect from August 21, 2020.
Making the announcement, spokesperson for Buhari, Garba Shehu, said, “Prof Dokubo has been directed to hand over all official matters to the most senior officer of the programme.
“President Buhari appreciates the services of Prof Dokubo to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and wishes him the best in his future endeavours.”
Buhari had suspended Dokubo in February, saying the action was in line with the recommendation of a caretaker committee set up to look into allegations and petitions against him.
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The president also directed that the caretaker committee to review the programme and oversee it.
Dokubo had succeeded Paul Boroh, who was removed by the president in 2018, following allegations of corruption.
Before his appointment, Dokubo was director of research and studies at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA).
