The union commended the government for elevating more senior civil servants to the directorate cadre.
He promised to ensure that training and testing enhance job performance and career development.
The new leadership is chaired by Prof. Tunji Olaopa, according to a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.
Mr Chira also scored the highest marks in the examination conducted for the office.
The House of Representatives has urged President Bola Tinubu to lift the embargo on employment into agencies of government.
Ms Ogbe reaffirmed the commission’s earlier disclaimer statement that the suspension/embargo on recruitment into the Federal Civil Service was yet to be lifted by the Government.
Ms Yemi-Esan added that over 1,000 persons were said to have been discovered in one ministry, while 500 others were found in other ministries
The examination will centre on knowledge of civil service, professional competence and general knowledge.
“You will recall that from 2011 upwards, there have been various attacks on federal government institutions.”
