Buhari Reappoints Effedua as Rector of MAN for Another Term of Four Years

Kasim Sumaina

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reappointment of Commodore Emmanuel Duja Effedua (rtd) as the Rector of Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAM), Oron, Akwa Ibom State for another term of final four years.

A statement made available to journalists Monday in Abuja by the Ministry of Transportation’s Director of Press, Mr. Eric Ojiekwe, stated that Effedua, who was first appointed on November 17, 2017 as Rector of the academy, will continue in his office effective September 2, 2021.

According to the statement, Rear Admiral Jacob Ajani (rtd) has also been appointed as the new Board Chairman of the institution.

Ajani, the statement further hinted, is to replace the former Board Chairman, Demola Seriki, who has been appointed as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain.

It noted that the new board chairman will also assume duties officially September 2, 2021.

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, earlier on Monday in her office presented the letter of reappointment to Effedua.

In attendance was the Director, Human Resource Management, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Awwal Sani.