Ayim Sworn In As SGF As Jonathan Dissolves Cabinet

Ayim Sworn In As SGF As Jonathan Dissolves Cabinet

President Goodluck Jonathan has sworn in Senator Anyim Pius Anyim as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. President Jonathan also swore in re-appointed National Security Adviser, General Andrew Owoeye Azazi. The swearing in ceremony took place on Tuesday, May 31, in the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Vice President Namadi Sambo and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Alhaji Yayale Ahmed, were among the top government functionaries at the event. The new SGF and NSA are the first officials to be sworn in by President Jonathan since his inauguration on Sunday, May 29. The statement signed by the Director of Information in the Presidency, Mr. Musa Aduwak, said the dissolution of FEC and other bodies was in accordance with the appointment letters of the affected public officers, which indicated that their appointments ended on May 29, 2011. "President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has approved the appointment of Senator Anyim Pius Anyim as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. He will be sworn in on Tuesday, 31st May, 2011 at the Executive Council Chambers at 12 noon. "Also, President Jonathan has approved the re-appointment of General O. A. Azazi as the National Security Adviser. The President had earlier dissolved the Federal Executive Council, according to the statement. "In accordance with the appointment letters of members of the Federal Executive Council, Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants, and other political appointees, their appointments ended on May 29th, 2011. This brings to a close the former administration, and marks the beginning of the new one. "The President thanked all the outgoing ministers, advisers and assistants and other political appointees for their service to the nation. He particularly lauded their patriotism and dedication, and wished them God's blessings in their future endeavours. "The President called on them to always see themselves as partners in progress with the new administration, stating that the Federal Government would from time to time draw from their repository of knowledge in steering the ship of state."