Boss Mustapha | |
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| Secretary to the Government of the Federation | |
| In office 1 November 2017 – 29 May 2023 | |
| President | Muhammadu Buhari |
| Preceded by | Babachir David Lawal |
| Succeeded by | George Akume |
| Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 | |
| In office 17 March 2020 – 29 May 2023 | |
| President | Muhammadu Buhari |
| Managing Director of Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority | |
| In office 23 June 2016 – 30 October 2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Boss Gidahyelda Mustapha 1956 (age 67–68) Hong, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in Adamawa State, Nigeria) |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress (2013–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Peoples Democratic Party (1998–2006) Action Congress (2006–2013) |
| Spouse | Olufunmilayo Mustapha |
| Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University |
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Boss Mustapha CFR[1] (born 1956) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who served as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) of Nigeria from 2017 to 2023,[2][3][4][5] and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19.[6]
He was previously managing director of Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority until his appointment to replace Babachir David Lawal as SGF by President Muhammad Buhari on 30 October 2017.[7][8]
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