President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday removed the Director General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Bright Okogu, from office.

In his place, Aliyu Yahaya Gusau, has been appointed his successor. Until his appointment, Gusau was the Director, Fiscal Policy, Budget Monitoring and Evaluation.

His appointment takes effect from Tuesday, August 18, 2015, a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Finance, Marshall Gundu, said.

Gusau holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree in Economics from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria.

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