BREAKING: Buhari Reverses Suspension Of REA MD

The President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the reversal of the suspension of Mrs Damilola Ogunbiyi as Managing Director of Rural Electrification Agency (REA).

Ogunbiyi was earlier suspended by the Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, for alleged infractions.

“Her resignation effective December 31, 2019, has been accepted to enable her to take up her new United Nations appointment,” the presidency tweeted on Tuesday.

President @MBuhari has directed that the suspension of Mrs Damilola Ogunbiyi from her role as Managing Director of @realREANigeria, be reversed.

Her resignation effective 31 December 2019 has been accepted to enable her take up her new @UN appointment.

— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) January 7, 2020