The newly appointed Executive Secretary of Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate has assumed duty after official Handover made by the immediate past Executive Secretary and Hon. Minister of State for Environment, Barr. Sharon Ikeazor in the presence of management and Staff of the Directorate at PTAD Headquarters, Abuja yesterday.

Barr. Sharon Ikeazor used the occasion to commend PTAD staff for their support and hard workwhich has turned the Directorate for better. She enjoined the staff to continue to maintain the high operating standard already set and cooperate with the new Executive Secretary for the upliftment of the Directorate.

The Honourable Minister enumerated the successes recorded and the challenges faced by the Directorate during her term. She encouraged the Executive Secretary to be courageous and work assiduously for the welfare of pensioners for her tenure to be remembered for good.

The Executive Secretary, Dr. Chioma N. Ejikeme appreciated the Hon. Minister and the entire PTAD staff for the good job they have been doing. She promised to build on the solid foundation laid by Sharon Ikeazor. She vowed to uphold the rights and welfare of the pensioners and welfare of the staff. She appealed for total commitment and loyalty from the management and staff of the Directorate.

Mr. Babagana Kaigama, Director, Corporate Services Department pledged the support and commitment of the management and staff of the Directorate to the Executive Secretary.