President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the redeployment of four Permanent Secretaries.
They are 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 and Digital Economy to the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development; Dr Emeka Vitalis Obi from Ministry of Budget and Economic Development to the the Ministry of Petroleum Resources; and Mr Ogbodo Chinasa Nnam, from Special Duties Office of the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation to the Ministry of Information and National Orientation.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, said the redeployment was 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.
She said the redeployment was in line with ongoing efforts to strengthen the operations of the Federal Civil Service and reposition it for greater efficiency and service delivery.
She said all handover and taking-over processes are to be completed on or before 2nd of May 2025.
She said the federal government remains committed to building a world-class civil service that drives national development and upholds the highest standards of professionalism.
