President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of five new Permanent Secretaries to fill existing vacancies within the Federal Civil Service.
The announcement was made on Monday in Abuja by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, through a statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Mrs Eno Olotu.
The newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are Ibrahim Ozi (Federal Capital Territory), Ezemama Chidiebere (Imo State), Garba Usman (North Central), Mohammed Ishiyaku (North East), and Ukaire Chigbowu (South East).
According to Mrs Walson-Jack, the appointments were made after a rigorous, merit-based selection process designed to promote excellence, transparency, and professionalism in line with President Tinubu’s vision for a reformed Civil Service.
The Head of Service explained that the selection process involved a series of assessments and interviews to ensure that only the most competent and qualified officers were chosen.
“The new Permanent Secretaries are expected to deploy their experience and expertise in driving the government’s reform agenda and ensuring the highest standards of performance in the public sector,” she stated.
She urged the appointees to demonstrate integrity, commitment, and diligence in carrying out their duties, noting that their roles are crucial to ensuring effective governance and service delivery across ministries, departments, and agencies.
Walson-Jack also charged them to align their work with the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which focuses on efficiency, accountability, and innovation within government institutions.
The Head of Service commended President Tinubu for his continued support for meritocracy and professionalism in public administration. She described the appointments as a reflection of his administration’s commitment to building a results-oriented and people-centered bureaucracy.
“President Tinubu has shown through these appointments that his administration places great value on competence and integrity in public service. This is how we can restore confidence in governance and ensure that public institutions deliver value to citizens,” she said.
Walson-Jack reaffirmed that the Federal Civil Service remains determined to uphold standards that promote efficiency and accountability while embracing modern practices to improve governance outcomes.
The appointments come as part of broader efforts by the Tinubu administration to strengthen the public service and ensure continuity in governance. Under the Renewed Hope Agenda, the government has prioritised reforms in civil service management, digital transformation, and human resource development.
The Civil Service has also been implementing training and performance evaluation programmes to raise productivity levels among government employees and improve the quality of service to Nigerians.
Permanent Secretaries play a critical role in Nigeria’s governance system, serving as the top administrative officers in ministries and departments. They are responsible for coordinating policies, managing resources, and ensuring the effective execution of government programmes.
As the new appointees assume office, the Head of Service reminded them that public trust and performance are key expectations.
“Public service is about dedication to the nation. Nigerians expect transparency, discipline, and excellence. These appointments carry great responsibility, and we believe the new Permanent Secretaries will live up to that trust,” she added.
