Buhari Appoints New Chairman For IST
AMINA HUSSAINI
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Barrister Amos Isaac Azi as the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Investments and Securities Tribunal (IST).
A statement issued by the Head of Corporate Affairs, IST, Nina Eguns, said the new Chairman was a staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission prior to his new engagement.
The IST said, “The new chairman’s appointment is for an initial period of five years in accordance with the provisions of Sections 275(2) and 277(1) of the Investments & Securities Act (ISA), 2007. The appointment is with effect from 17th July, 2020.”
Similarly, the President also approved the reappointment of Nosa Osemwengie as full time member of the IST for a second and final term of Four years.
His appointment is said to be in accordance with the provisions of Section 277 (2) of the ISA, 2007.
The appointment is with effect from 1st August, 2020.
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