BREAKING: Buhari fires five Directors over illegal recruitment

The federal government led by President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the dismissal of five directors at the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) over claims of illegal recruitment.

The five directors, whose identities were yet to be disclosed by the Head of the Service of the Federation, Wilfred Ekanem Oyo-Ita, were sacked with immediate effect.

Those affected were reportedly appointed during the administration of former President, Goodluck Jonathan in contravention to one of the public service rules that has to do with their age as at the time of recruitment.

They were found guilty of employment irregularities after investigation.