Jonathan Sacks Femi Thomas, NHIS Executive Secretary

Dr Femi Thomas

 President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday relieved the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Dr. Femi Thomas of his appointment.

A statement by Special Adviser to Jonathan on Media and Publicity, Dr. Rteuben Abati, said the sack of the NHIS boss was with immediate effect.

He said  Jonathan  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 Degree in Computer Science as well as a Masters in Business Administration, was the General Manager, ICT in the NHIS until his new appointment.

Meanwhile, the President also confirmed Mr. Mounir Haliru Gwarzo as Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC.

Mr. Gwarzo who had 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.

The President also approved the appointment of the former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)