DG of NGF, Asishana Okauru, retires after 15 years in the saddle

Director General of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Asishana Bayo Okauru, has announced his retirement from the Forum.

Okauru has logged 15 years in the position of DG during which he honchoed the bureaucracy of the Forum.

A statement by the NGF chairman, Governor AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman of Kwara State, said that Okauru’s notice of resignation was “reluctantly accepted”.

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But with the acceptance of Okauru’s request, his full-time engagement with the forum has come to a terminus.

“During his tenure, Okauru served with diligence, professionalism, honesty, loyalty and total commitment,” the governor said.

He lauded Okauru’s leadership, under which the secretariat, the administrative arm of the NGF, evolved into a strong and credible organisation.

“He led his team to expand engagement with development partners and federal and legislative arms of government while also ensuring that states’ priorities were reflected and met,” Governor AbdulRahman added.

Okauru will officially retire on July 1, 2024, after completing his pre-retirement leave.

The NGF chairman expressed gratitude for Okauru’s service, stating, “We are incredibly proud of the work he did here and the height he and his team have taken the Forum. We are grateful for Mr. Okauru’s service and wish him the very best in his future endeavours.”

Okauru has also gone further to announce to staff members of the NGF.

Read him: “I wish to formally inform you of my voluntary retirement from the service of the Nigeria Governirs’ Forum Secretariat on Friday, 17 May 2024 effective Monday 20 May 2024.

“My pre-retirement leave commences on Monday, 20 May 2024.

“I deeply appreciate your invaluable support during my journey as Director General.

“Thank you and my very best wishes.”

Asushaba B. Okauru