Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. This is effective from August 14, 2024.
The announcement was contained in a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Wednesday.
According to the statement, Walson-Jack, was appointed Federal Permanent Secretary in 2017.
The incoming Head of the Federal Civil Service has served in various ministries before her appointment.
She will succeed Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, CFR, who is set to retire on August 13, 2024.
Making the appointment, President Tinubu charged the new HoS to bring innovative ideas, integrity, and a strong commitment to the rules and regulations of the Civil Service.
The statement read, “President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. With effect from August 14, 2024.
“Mrs. Walson-Jack was appointed as Federal Permanent Secretary in 2017 and has served in several Ministries.
“The new appointee will take over from the incumbent Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, CFR. Who is due to retire on August 13, 2024.”
The President also expressed gratitude to the outgoing Head of Service for her dedication and stewardship.
“President Tinubu, while thanking the outgoing Head of Service for her stewardship, tasks the incoming Head of Service to discharge her duties with innovative flair, integrity, and stringent adherence to the extant rules and regulations of the Civil Service of the Federation,” the statement added.
source: The Nation
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