President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate withdrawal of the nomination of Engr Imam Kashim Imam, who was earlier appointed to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) .
The surprise move was announced on Thursday by Ajuri Ngelale, Media Aide to the President, in a statement.
Engr Imam Kashim Imam, believed to be 24 years old, had faced backlash from some quarters for his appointment to the board of FERMA, a federal agency responsible for maintaining and repairing federal roads in Nigeria.
Some critics had questioned his qualification and experience for the position, while others had accused the President of nepotism and favouritism .
The statement by Ajuri Ngelale did not give any specific reasons for the withdrawal of Imam’s nomination, but said that it was done with immediate effect .
The statement also said that all other appointments to the board and executive management team of FERMA were not affected by this directive .
The withdrawal of Imam’s nomination has sparked mixed reactions from Nigerians, with some commending the President for listening to public opinion, while others expressing disappointment and suspicion over the decision . Some have also called for more transparency and accountability in the appointment process for public offices .
