The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has graciously approved the redeployment of Four (4) Federal Permanent Secretaries. This redeployment is in line with ongoing efforts to strengthen the operations of the Federal Civil Service and reposition it for greater efficiency and service delivery.
This reassignment is also part of continuous efforts to enhance operational efficiency, foster innovation, and strengthen service delivery across the Federal Civil Service in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration.The affected Permanent Secretaries and their new postings are as follows:
- Dr. Mary Ada Ogbe– From the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to the Ministry of Regional Development to understudy the Permanent Secretary who will be retiring on 7th May, 2025.
- Engr. Faruk Yusuf Yabo– From the Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy to the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development.
- Dr. Emeka Vitalis Obi – From Ministry of Budget & Economic Development to the Ministry of Petroleum Resources.
- Mr Ogbodo Chinasa Nnam – From Special Duties Office, OHCSF to the Ministry of Information and National Orientation.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, emphasized that the redeployment is a routine administrative process designed to reinvigorate the Civil Service by leveraging the expertise of top officials in critical sectors.
She urged the affected Permanent Secretaries to bring their wealth of experience to bear in their new roles, ensuring seamless service delivery and sustained progress in their respective ministries.
According to the directives, all handover and taking-over processes are to be completed on or before 2nd, May 2025.
The Federal Government remains committed to building a world-class Civil Service that drives national development and upholds the highest standards of professionalism.
Signed
Mrs. Eno Olotu, mnipr
Director, Information & Public Relations
For: Head of the Civil Service of the Federation
29th April, 2025
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