President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially approved the appointment of five new Permanent Secretaries to fill critical vacancies within the Federal Civil Service, a move announced in Abuja by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack.
The announcement, delivered via a statement issued by Mrs Eno Olotu, Director of Information and Public Relations, signals a renewed drive towards professionalism and administrative excellence in Nigeria’s public sector.
The newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are Ibrahim Ozi for the Federal Capital Territory, Ezemama Chidiebere representing Imo State, Garba Usman for North Central, Mohammed Ishiyaku for North East, and Ukaire Chigbowu for the South East.
According to Mrs Walson-Jack, their selection was guided by a rigorous, merit-based process that aligns with President Tinubu’s ongoing vision to ensure only the most qualified and capable individuals rise to implement government policies and reforms.
Mrs Walson-Jack underscored the importance of commitment, competence, and integrity in the roles assigned to these officials.
She emphasized that their responsibilities are vital to strengthening the effectiveness of governance and improving service delivery across Nigeria’s ministries and government agencies.
The Federal Civil Service, she noted, is poised to leverage their expertise and leadership to foster greater transparency, accountability, and innovation, particularly resonant with the objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Commending President Tinubu’s consistent support for meritocracy and professionalism, Mrs Walson-Jack described the appointments as emblematic of the administration’s focus on building a people-oriented and results-driven bureaucracy.
She reassured stakeholders that these selections demonstrated the Federal Civil Service’s ongoing commitment to efficiency and reform. The appointments are widely regarded as a strategic step to enhance the capacity and resilience of Nigeria’s civil administration at a pivotal time for national development.
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