Federal government makes fresh appointment

The Tinubu-led federal government has approved the appointment of Kabir Musa Umar as the Managing Director of the Federal Housing Authority Energy Distribution Ltd (FHAEDL).

Umar has a wealth of experience as an Engineer and has been in the Real Estate, field, and Energy industries for a long time.

According to a statement yesterday, his knack for professionalism and objectivity coupled with a rare meticulousness and principled approach sets him apart as a unique breed in the realm of Public Service.

The statement reads: “He holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree from the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria, demonstrating his academic excellence in the field of Electrical Engineering and is a Registered Engineer (COREN) and a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE).”

It further said his last key role is being Deputy General Manager (Engineering Design) at the Federal Housing Authority (FHA).

He has participated in the construction, management, maintenance, and repair of both movable and immovable properties, including various housing programmes approved by the federal government for millions of Nigerians.

“Kabir Umar, an indigene of Kano State, brings to the FHAEDL his education, training, experience, outstanding contributions to engineering and the public service in Nigeria, to pioneer a new venture for the FHA where together with a high-profile Board led by Hon. Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo, he is set to raise the bar in the energy sub-sector,” the statement said.