President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the redeployment of four Federal Permanent Secretaries in a move aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the Federal Civil Service.
This was disclosed on Tuesday in a press statement issued by Mrs. Eno Olotu, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
According to the statement, “This redeployment is in line with ongoing efforts to strengthen the operations of the Federal Civil Service and reposition it for greater efficiency and service delivery. This reassignment is also part of continuous efforts to enhance operational efficiency, foster innovation, and strengthen service delivery across the Federal Civil Service in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration.”
The affected Permanent Secretaries and their new postings are as follows:
- Dr. Mary Ada Ogbe – Redeployed from the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to the Ministry of Regional Development, where she will understudy the current Permanent Secretary scheduled for retirement on 7th May 2025.
- Engr. Faruk Yusuf Yabo – Moved from the Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy to the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development.
- Dr. Emeka Vitalis Obi – Transferred from the Ministry of Budget & Economic Development to the Ministry of Petroleum Resources.
- Mr. Ogbodo Chinasa Nnam – Reassigned from the Special Duties Office, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), to the Ministry of Information and National Orientation.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, emphasised that the redeployment exercise is a routine administrative procedure aimed at revitalising the Civil Service.
“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.”
All handover and takeover activities, according to the directive, are to be concluded on or before May 2, 2025.
“The Federal Government remains committed to building a world-class Civil Service that drives national development and upholds the highest standards of professionalism,” the statement added.
