BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Abel Enitan Head of Civil Service of the Federation
Enitan, the most senior permanent secretary, is tasked with consolidating reforms and improving professionalism and efficiency across the federal service.
- On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu appointed Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, effective August 27, 2026. Enitan, the most senior Permanent Secretary, succeeds the retiring Didi Walson-Jack.
- Didi Walson-Jack will retire soon upon reaching the statutory age of 60. President Tinubu expressed appreciation for her service, particularly the reforms and innovations recorded during her tenure.
- Currently serving as Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Education, Enitan brings extensive institutional experience. He has held Permanent Secretary positions for seven years and seven months across multiple federal ministries.
- President Tinubu charged the incoming Head to consolidate ongoing reforms and deepen professionalism. He emphasized building a responsive Civil Service capable of delivering on the Renewed Hope Agenda for Nigerians.
- Enitan previously served in the Ministry of Police Affairs and the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. A 1988 graduate of a university in Lagos, he holds a degree in Public Policy Analysis from Nasarawa State University.
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Tinubu appoints Enitan new head of civil service
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), effective August 27, 2026. The appointment was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on his X platform on Wednesday. Enitan succeeds Mrs Didi Esther […]
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Within NigeriaBREAKING: Tinubu appoints Abel Enitan Head of Civil Service of the Federation
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, effective August 27, 2026. This is contained in a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday. Enitan is replacing Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who is set to retire from the Federal […] BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Abel Enitan Head of Civil Service of the Federation
Tinubu appoints new Head of Nigeria's Civil Service
He brings considerable institutional experience and a deep understanding of how the Federal Civil Service works to his new responsibility. The post Tinubu appoints new Head of Nigeria’s Civil Service appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Tinubu appoints Abel Enitan as Head of Civil Service of the Federation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, effective August 27, 2026. This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, Mr Enitan succeeds The post Tinubu appoints Abel Enitan as Head of Civil Service of the Federation appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.
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