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Buhari appoints Saratu Umar as NIPC Executive Secretary

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Hajiya Saratu Umar as Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) for a new term of five years.

This was made known via a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Tuesday.

According to the statement, Umar holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the Ahmadu Bello University and an MBA in Finance and Banking.

”She is trained locally and internationally in all core aspects of her career, as well as in leadership, strategy, general management, risk management and corporate governance.

”Saratu Umar is a technocrat, reformer, strategist, economist, investment promotion expert, export development specialist, with experience in banking and finance, investment and consulting segments of the public and private sectors of Nigeria,” the statement read.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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