Buhari accepts Dikko's resignation

President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the resignation of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Dikko Abdullahi.
With the acceptance, Abdullahi is expected to proceed on his voluntary retirement from tomorrow.
 He had earlier written a letter dated August 3 to the President in which he notified Buhari of his desire to proceed on voluntary retirement from Tuesday.
 Buhari’s approval of Abdullahi’s request was dated August 14 and personally signed by the President.  He thanked the NCS boss for his services to the county in the last six years.
 The President’s letter was titled “Voluntary retirement from the Nigeria Customs Service.”
The approval read, “Dear, Alhaji D.I. Abdullahi. I write to acknowledge the receipt of your letter Ref. No. NCS/ADM/HQ/P. 35802 of 3rd August, 2015 conveying your decision to voluntarily retire from the Nigeria Customs Service with effect from Tuesday, 18th August, 2015.
“I note with appreciation your services to this nation, especially as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service in the last six (6) years.