President Bola Tinubu has appointed Abel Enitan as the head of the civil service of the federation, effective August 27, 2026.
In a statement on Wednesday, Bayo Onanuga, presidential
spokesperson, said Enitan succeeds Didi Walson-Jack, who is due to retire from
the federal civil service upon attaining the statutory retirement age of 60.
According to Onanuga, Enitan, from Osun, is the most senior
permanent secretary in the federal civil service.
“He has served as Permanent Secretary for seven years and
seven months, working at the Ministry of Police Affairs, the Ministry of
Humanitarian Affairs, and the Office of the Vice President,” the statement
reads.
“He is currently the Permanent Secretary in the Federal
Ministry of Education.”
CONSOLIDATE ON EXISTING REFORMS’
Onanuga said Enitan brings considerable institutional
experience and a deep understanding of how the federal civil service works to
his new responsibility.
He said Tinubu commended Walson-Jack for her distinguished
service to the nation and for the reforms, impact and innovations witnessed in
the civil service during her tenure.
“The President wishes her a fulfilling and successful life
after service and conveys the nation’s gratitude for her years of dedicated and
impactful public service,” Onanuga said.
“President Tinubu charges the incoming Head of the Civil
Service of the Federation to consolidate on the reforms and innovations already
underway, deepen professionalism and efficiency across the service, and build a
more effective and responsive Civil Service capable of delivering on the
administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.”
Tinubu further urged Enitan to lead a civil service that is
professional, merit-driven, accountable, innovative, and responsive to
Nigerians’ needs and aspirations.
Born on December 12, 1966, Enitan had his secondary
education at Ajibode Grammar School, Ibadan and the College of Arts and
Science, Ile-Ife.
He later attended the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and
graduated in 1988 with a BSc in finance and banking.
In 2015, Enitan obtained an MSc in public policy analysis
from Nasarawa State University, Lafia.
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