* In August 2013, Yvonne Moray, HR Director, assumed the role of EEO
Officer pending an appointment to replace the vacated Vice President of Finance & Administration position.
Saraki thanked the outgoing COS for his commitment and dedication to duty, while also directing the deputy, Hon. Gbenga Makanjuola, to act in that
position pending the appointment of a substantive COS..
Barbara Underwood, a Democrat who served as state solicitor general, is temporarily heading the
office pending an appointment to be made by the Democratic - controlled state legislature.
According to the statment, «President Buhari also approved that the most senior officers in the Parastatals, Agencies and Councils oversee the activities of the
organizations pending the appointment of substantive Chief Executive Officers.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) had directed the FCSC to appoint the most senior director as Auditor - General in acting capacity,
pending the appointment of a substantive auditor - general within three months.
So far, there hasn't been much criticism of
the pending appointment, but one could assume that will change quickly.
But Melvin Pittman, a county administrator who would be Ridgway's boss, defended
his pending appointment.