Tinubu Withdraws Kashim Imam’s Nomination as FERMA Chair

President Bola Tinubu has directed the withdrawal of the nomination of Imam Kashim Imam for the chairman position of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) board.

A Thursday statement from the president’s special adviser on media & publicity pointed out that the withdrawal was with ‘immediate effect.’

Ajuri Ngelale said all the other appointments to the board and executive management team of FERMA were unaffected.

There was a furor in some parts of Nigeria when the 24-year-old Imam was nominated for the FERMA board chairman position. 

Some commentators said he was inexperienced and too young while others argued in favor of his youthfulness.