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Drama in NITDA As Minister Insists His Crony Must Take Over

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There was a mild drama on Tuesday at the National Information Technology DevelopmentĀ Agency during the handing over following the
suspension of its Director-General, Mr. Peter Jack by the Minister of
Communication Technology, Mr. Adebayo Shittu.

A source stated that while it is a traditional and standard practice to
hand over to the most senior Director, the MinisterĀ earlier insisted that one Mr. Vincent Olatunji (Director ā€“Ā Corporate Planning and Strategy), who is believed to be his friend, should take over to ensure the successfulĀ execution of his planned governorship ambitionĀ come 2019.

But the workers could not complain but only discussed the issues in hushed tones.

Jack has been axed out in his bit to employ more people into theĀ agency following the shortfall in manpower and in line with PresidentĀ MuhammaduĀ Buhariā€™s agenda to create jobs and empower the youths.

The ministry is alleging that Jack connived with the Federal Character
Commission (FCC) to employ two 250 persons without following
due process.

However, sources in NITDA describe these allegationsĀ as untrue and unfounded as relevant proofs had been made available toĀ the ministry.

Several youth groups are already protesting the suspension of Mr.
Peter Jack and calling on President Buhari to see to his immediate
reinstatement.

They described the ministerā€™s action asĀ undemocratic, biased and seek to keep the youths perpetually without aĀ job.

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