Tinubu Fires PTAD Boss Instantly

President Bola Tinubu has made a significant move in the realm of pension administration, dismissing Chioma Ejikeme as the Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) and appointing Tolulope Abiodun Odunaiya as her replacement. 

This sudden change in leadership by President Tinubu comes just over a year after Ejikeme’s reappointment in October 2023. 

As PTAD marks a decade of operation, having been established in August 2013 to consolidate and manage pensions under the Defined Benefit Scheme, the new appointment is set to shape the future of pension management in Nigeria.

With Odunaiya now at the helm, pensioners and stakeholders alike are eager to see how her vision will impact the directorate’s mission to ensure efficient and effective pension administration.

President Bola Tinubu has made a significant change in leadership at the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), dismissing Chioma Ejikeme as Executive Secretary and appointing Tolulope Abiodun Odunaiya as her replacement.

This move comes just over a year after Ejikeme’s reappointment, which took effect on October 10, 2023.

According to Olugbenga Ajayi, PTAD’s spokesperson, Odunaiya’s appointment by President Tinubu was announced on Monday, and she promptly assumed office at the PTAD headquarters in Abuja on November 18, 2024.

The management and staff of the directorate warmly welcomed her.

Odunaiya has expressed her commitment to building upon the foundation laid by her predecessors, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration. 

Bsgistnews.com gathers that in her first address to the staff, she stated, “My vision is for a directorate where every individual feels recognized, empowered, and motivated to make meaningful contributions“.

Key Highlights of the Tinubu Leadership Transition:

– Appointment of New Executive Secretary: Tolulope Abiodun Odunaiya replaces Chioma Ejikeme as PTAD’s Executive Secretary.

– Effective Date: Odunaiya assumed office on November 18, 2024.

– Ejikeme’s Tenure: Ejikeme served as Executive Secretary from August 2019 to November 2024.

– Odunaiya’s Vision: Fostering a collaborative environment where staff feel empowered to contribute to improving the lives of pensioners.

As Odunaiya settles into her new role, her focus on teamwork and pensioner welfare will likely shape the direction of PTAD in the coming months.