President Goodluck Jonathan has relieved the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Dr. Femi Thomas of his appointment.

In a statement by Reuben Abati, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), said Mr. Olufemi A. Akingbade has been appointment as Acting Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Insurance scheme.

Mr. Akingbade who hails from Ekiti State and holds a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science as well as a Masters in Business Administration was the General Manager, ICT in the NHIS until his new appointment.