BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Abel Enitan Head of Civil Service of the Federation
Enitan, the most senior permanent secretary, is tasked with advancing reforms and a more responsive civil service.
- On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, President Bola Tinubu appointed Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, effective August 27, 2026.
- Enitan succeeds Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who is retiring from the Federal Civil Service upon attaining the statutory retirement age of 60.
- As the most senior Permanent Secretary in the Federal Civil Service, Enitan brings extensive experience from postings to the Ministry of Police Affairs, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, and the Office of the Vice President.
- Currently serving as Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Education, the Osun State native earned degrees from the University of Lagos and Nasarawa State University, Lafia, in Public Policy Analysis.
- President Tinubu charged the incoming head to consolidate ongoing reforms and build a professional, merit-driven Civil Service responsive to Nigerians while delivering on the administration's Renewed Hope Agenda.
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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 […]
BREAKING: 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 Enitan Head of Civil Service
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr Abel Enitan as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, effective August 27. Enitan succeeds Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who will retire soon from the Federal Civil Service upon attaining the statutory retirement age of 60. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr […] The post Tinubu appoints Enitan Head of Civil Service appeared first on Freedom Online.
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