…Says change aims to realign council with its investment objectives
By Olawale Lamina
The Executive Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, has officially approved the appointment of Dangana Danjuma Jimiko as the Managing Director (MD) of the AMAC Investment and Property Development Company (AMAC-IPDC).
A statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to the Chairman, Kingsley Madaki, disclosed that, with the new appointment, the Executive Chairman has also announced the removal of Hon. Tanko Atuwa from the position of Managing Director of the AMAC-IPDC, effective immediately.
The statement noted that the leadership changes formed part of a strategic effort to realign the council’s investment arm with its core objectives.
According to the statement, the council, as part of its core objectives, remains focused on areas which include boosting Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to reduce dependence on external funding and Expanding viable investment opportunities that directly impact the infrastructure of the Council.
The AMAC boss urged the incoming GMD, Dangana Danjuma Jimiko, to bring a high level of innovation, transparency, and dedication to the management of the company.
The Chairman also expects the new leadership to, among other things, advance the company’s mandate through rigorous professional standards.
Maikalangu thanked the outgoing MD for his service and wished him well in his future endeavors, while using moment to reiterate the fact that his administration will continue to make necessary personnel adjustments to ensure the delivery of the “People’s Mandate.”
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