Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has appointed Dr Abdulateef Shittu as the Acting Director-General.
New Telegraph reports that he replaced Asishana Okauru who retired last week after 15 years in office.
Until his appointment, Shittu was the Executive Director, Strategy and Research at the NGF secretariat.
A statement from the forum’s secretariat said the acting DG has “a proven track record of excellence in public administration and governance.”
It expressed confidence that he would continue to drive the Forum’s strategic initiatives forward.
“As acting Director General, Dr Abdulateef Shittu will lead the NGF with a clear focus on enhancing intergovernmental collaboration, fostering innovative solutions to everyday challenges, and ensuring the effective implementation of policies that promote sustainable development across all states,” the statement added.