Business a.m.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Didi Esther Walson-Jack as head of the civil service of the federation.
Ajuri Ngelale,the presidential spokesman, who issued the disclosure in a statement, said the appointment will take effect from August 14, 2024.
“Mrs. Walson-Jack was appointed 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,” Ngelale stated.
Tinubu expressed his gratitude to Folasade Yemi-Esan, the outgoing head of service for her tenure and her contributions to the civil service of the federation.
In addressing Walson-Jack,the incoming head of service, the president highlighted the need for her to bring a unique, innovative approach to the role, while upholding the highest standards of integrity and conforming strictly to the existing rules and regulations that guide the operations of Nigeria’s civil service.
