Again Jonathan sacks NHIS boss

President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday relieved the Executive Secretary/Chief

Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Dr. Femi Thomas, of his appointment with immediate effect.

According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, the President also approved the appointment of Mr. Olufemi Akingbade as Acting Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the NHIS.

Akingbade, who hails from Ekiti State and holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Computer Science as well as a Masters in Business Administration, was the General Manager, ICT, in the NHIS until his new appointment.

Abati added that Jonathan had approved the confirmation of Mr. Mounir Gwarzo as Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Gwarzo, who has been acting as Director-General of the Commission, was appointed to the Board of the Securities and Exchange Commission as Executive Commissioner in January, 2013.