This was according to a statement on Wednesday by the
spokesperson to the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Uwa
Suleiman.
In the statement, it was noted that the appointment was
based on the recommendation of the minister, Prof Isa Pantami.
The statement read in part, “The new Postmaster General of NIPOST, Hon. Adepoju Adeyemi Sunday, is appointed for an initial term of five years.”
The statement added that Adepoju is a professional
accountant and a former member of the Federal House of Representatives from
2011 – 2015 and 2015 – 2019, representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal
Constituency.
Earlier, it was reported that the Federal Government,
through the Communications Minister had approved the appointment of Bulus
Yakubu as acting Postmaster General of the Federation/CEO, NIPOST.
This was following the suspension of Dr. Ismail Adewusi, who
was appointed in 2019.