President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of five new Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service to fill existing vacancies, in a move aimed at deepening professionalism and efficiency across government ministries.
The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) announced the appointments in a statement on Monday, listing the new appointees as Ibrahim Abdulkarim Ozi (Federal Capital Territory), Ezemama John Chidiebere (Imo State), Garba Abdul Sule Usman (North Central), Mohammed Musa Ishiyaku (North East), and Ukaire Binyerem Chigbowu (South East).
According to the statement signed by Mrs. Eno Olotu, Director of Information and Public Relations, the appointments followed “a rigorous and transparent selection process,” reflecting the administration’s commitment to meritocracy and excellence in public service.
“The new Permanent Secretaries bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their roles, which will further strengthen the delivery of public services and support the government’s development agenda,” the OHCSF noted.
Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, commended President Tinubu for his “unwavering commitment to transparency, meritocracy, and professionalism,” adding that the appointments demonstrate the administration’s dedication to building a competent and results-driven civil service that meets citizens’ expectations.
Permanent Secretaries are the highest-ranking civil servants in federal ministries, tasked with overseeing policy implementation, managing administrative operations, and ensuring continuity in governance regardless of political changes.
Their appointments are typically based on seniority, competence, and performance in service-wide examinations and interviews conducted by the OHCSF.
In a related development, President Tinubu also approved the appointment of new leadership for the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education. Brigadier-General Lawal Ja’afar Isa (Rtd), former Military Administrator of Kaduna State (1993–1996), will serve as Chairman of the Board, while Dr. Idris Muhammad Sani assumes office as Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer.
