By Daniel Tyokua
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has appointed Udo Atang to serve as his senior special assistant on administration.
This is contained in a statement issued on Friday by Anthony Ogunleye, Director Press in the office of the minister.
Atang who is the retired and pioneer Head of the Civil Service Federal Capital Territory Administration is with immediate effect.
The statement described Atang has a seasoned administrator with a wealth of experience in public service, governance, and administration.
Born on the 27th of March 1964, Atang, who hails from Eket local Government Area of Akwa-Ibom State, holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History obtained from the University of Calabar in 1987 and began his working career in the defunct Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory in 1989.
Over the next thirty five years, he held various senior administrative and strategic positions in the FCT Administration culminating in his appointment as the pioneer Head of Service of the FCTA in March 2024.
According to the statement, his tenure as Head of Service was extended for 6 months by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his reaching the retirement age of 60 on March 27, 2024.
It said his expertise, has been instrumental in driving various reforms and initiatives aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of government operations.
In his new role as Senior Special Assistant on Administration, Atang, who is a fellow of the Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria, will work closely with the FCT Minister in overseeing key administrative functions within the administration, ensuring seamless coordination of activities, and providing strategic advisory support to the Minister.
