President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointments of two new Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service to fill existing vacancies. The newly appointed officials are Mr. Adeladan Rafiu Olarinre and Mr. Mukhtar Yawale Muhammed, representing Oyo State and the North-West geopolitical zone, respectively.
The appointments were made following a rigorous selection process, as stated in a press release issued by Mrs. Eno Olotu, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Head of Civil Service. The process is designed to ensure that the most qualified individuals are chosen to serve in these key roles.
According to the statement, the new Permanent Secretaries bring with them a wealth of experience and expertise, which is expected to significantly enhance the delivery of public services. Their appointments are seen as a strategic move to support the government’s development agenda and further streamline the efficiency of the civil service.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, congratulated the new appointees and commended President Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to improving the Civil Service. She expressed gratitude for the President’s dedication to upholding the values of transparency, meritocracy, and professionalism within the federal administration.
Mrs. Walson-Jack emphasized that these appointments reflect the administration’s ongoing efforts to foster a competent and results-oriented public service. “These appointments demonstrate the administration’s commitment to strengthening a Civil Service that effectively meets the evolving needs of Nigerians,” she said.
