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Sunday Dare Commends President Bola Tinubu on Appointment of Zach Adedeji as FIRS Chairman

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2 years ago

September 16, 2023

Says Adedeji’s appointment represents a round peg in a round hole

Immediate past minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Hon. Zach Adedeji as the new acting chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).

Dare stated that Adedeji represents a brilliant mind that is ably qualified to lead a prestigious institution such as the FIRS. He added that the new appointee will bring his vast experience to bear, at a time when the nation desires excellence across every sector to drive the Renewed Hope agenda of the current administration.

“The appointment does not come as a surprise to me, because I know Mr. President’s strong conviction to build a team of capable hands and fine brains. Mr. Adedeji is a trailblazer in the field of accounting and public-sector finance. His appointment represents a round peg in a round hole.”

Dare stated that Adedeji will contribute positively to the growth of the FIRS and consequently, the economy of the nation. He added that Adedeji will make the people of Oyo State and Nigeria proud.

“He is not just a first-class graduate on paper, he is also a first-class brain, in his innovative approach to public administration, and commitment to excellence. I trust that he will make the people of Ogbomosho, Oyo, and Nigeria proud.”

Hon. Zacch Adedeji is a first-class graduate in accounting from Obafemi Awolowo University. Until this appointment, he served the nation as the Special Adviser to the President on Revenue.

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FG To Seize Mortgaged Property of Defualting Retiring Public Servants

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2 weeks ago

April 23, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board will henceforth seize mortgaged properties of retiring federal public servants who failed to fully repay the housing loans advanced to them by the board.

In a statement issued by the Staff Housing Loans Board Head, Information & PRU Obiechina Ngozi on Wednesday in Abuja reveals that this is in accordance with the Public Service Rules 021002 (p) as issued by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.

The OHCSF sent out the memo as a reminder for the federal public servants who are about to retire to adhere strictly to the provisions of the Public Service Rules.

The memo reads; “I am directed to bring to your attention the provision of Public Service Rule (PSR) 021002 (p), which mandates all public servants to obtain a Certificate of Non-indebtedness to the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board (FGSHLB) and any MDA Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society, as issued by the OHCSF, as a prerequisite for retirement.”

“Further to the above, it should be noted that in the event of exiting the service prior to full repayment of the housing loan advanced by the FGSHLB, the Board shall exercise its legal right to seize the mortgaged property.”

Speaking on the above, Salamatu Ladi Ahmed, Executive Secretary, FGSHLB, reiterated that the warning is also for retired officers who defaulted.
She stated that the management of the Board, on its part, is compiling the list of all retired federal public servants who are still owing the housing loans they obtained while in service, to be sent to relevant regulatory agencies to recover the debts from them.

FGSHLB is committed to ensuring that all public servants comply with this rule and obtain the necessary Certificate of Non-indebtedness before retirement, and urge all those affected to take immediate action and settle any outstanding debts or liabilities with the Board.

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