President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Dr. Chioma Ejikeme from her position as the Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) and has appointed Miss Tolulope Abiodun Odunaiya as her successor. This announcement, delivered on Monday, November 18, 2024, by PTAD’s spokesperson, Olugbenga Ajayi, did not disclose the reasons for Dr. Ejikeme’s removal, which occurred just 13 months into her second term.
Miss Odunaiya, who assumed her new role immediately, was warmly received by PTAD’s management and staff at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. In her inaugural address, she expressed her commitment to building on the achievements of her predecessors while fostering unity and collaboration within the directorate. She emphasized the importance of PTAD’s mission in improving the welfare of pensioners, whom she described as the foundation of Nigeria’s history and development.
Acknowledging the contributions of PTAD’s workforce, Miss Odunaiya pledged to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the directorate. She assured pensioners that their welfare would remain a priority, committing to timely delivery of benefits and recognizing their invaluable sacrifices to the nation. In alignment with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, she vowed to steer PTAD toward a culture of accountability, compassion, and progress.
Following her address, Miss Odunaiya embarked on a comprehensive tour of PTAD’s departments and units. This tour allowed her to gain firsthand insights into the agency’s operations and processes, underscoring her dedication to driving transformative changes that would further the directorate’s objectives.
