President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of five new Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service to fill existing vacancies and enhance administrative efficiency across key sectors.
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) Ukaire Chigbowu (South East)
Mrs. Walson-Jack stated that the appointments followed a rigorous and merit-based selection process, reflecting President Tinubu’s commitment to promoting professionalism, transparency, and excellence in the Nigerian Civil Service.
She urged the new appointees to uphold integrity, competence, and dedication in the discharge of their duties, emphasizing that their roles are critical to improving governance, service delivery, and the implementation of government reforms.
“The new Permanent Secretaries are expected to deploy their experience and expertise in driving the administration’s reform agenda, ensuring high standards of performance, and strengthening institutional capacity across ministries and agencies,” she noted.
Walson-Jack commended President Tinubu for his continued support for meritocracy and public sector professionalism, describing the appointments as a clear reflection of his Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes accountability and innovation in public administration.
She reaffirmed that the Federal Civil Service remains steadfast in its mission to build an efficient, transparent, and people-oriented system capable of delivering on the president’s vision for national transformation and sustainable growth.
