President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the redeployment of several Permanent Secretaries across federal ministries and the renewal of tenure for three others in the Federal Civil Service.
The redeployments, effective from March 5, 2026, were announced in a statement by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack.
Handover and takeover processes must be completed by Friday, March 13, 2026.
The redeployed Permanent Secretaries are:
Kambari Mahmud Adam – Environment → Aviation and Aerospace Development
Rimi Nura Abba – Industry, Trade and Investment → Steel Development
Danjuma Mohammed Sanusi – Special Services Office & Political/Economic Affairs (OSGF) → Finance (Special Duties)
Isokpunwu Christopher Osaruwanwem – Steel Development → Industry, Trade and Investment
Salihu Aminu Usman – Labour & Employment → Environment
Ukaire Binyerem Chigbonwu – Career Management Office (OHCSF) → Information and National Orientation (to understudy Ogbodo Chinasa Nnam)
Muhammed Muktari Yawale – Arts, Culture, Tourism & Creative Economy → Innovation, Science and Technology (to understudy Philip E. Ndiomu)
Ibrahim Abdulkarim Ozi – Special Duties Office (OHCSF) → Arts, Culture, Tourism & Creative Economy
Separately, President Tinubu approved a second and final four-year tenure renewal for three Permanent Secretaries, effective April 27, 2026:Ms. Kachallom Shangti Daju – Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
Mrs. Beatrice Jedy-Agba – Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Justice
Dr. Mary Ada Ogbe – Ministry of Regional Development
Mrs. Walson-Jack congratulated the reappointed officials and urged them to demonstrate greater dedication and excellence, leveraging their experience to enhance service delivery under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
These moves are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen administrative efficiency and ensure continuity in critical leadership positions within the Federal Civil Service.
Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
Advertise on NigerianEye.com to reach thousands of our daily users
The redeployments by Tinubu reflect strategic governance shifts vital for addressing Nigeria's evolving challenges. Renewing tenures can enhance stability, but we must ensure accountability remains front and center in this process.
ReplyDeleteThis is a commendable step toward strengthening administrative efficiency, continuity, and effective service delivery across key ministries. The redeployments and tenure renewals reflect thoughtful leadership and a commitment to institutional stability, which should help advance public sector performance and support the Renewed Hope Agenda.
ReplyDeleteThe redeployment of Permanent Secretaries is a significant administrative move. Keeping experienced civil servants in roles where they've built institutional knowledge often leads to better policy implementation than frequent reshuffles.
ReplyDelete