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Head of Service of the Federation

March 2, 2025

Bayelsa begins construction of N46 billion nine-storey secretariat

Ms Didi Walson-Jack said, “The civil service is the engine of government, providing expertise and structure for effective governance.’’

Bayelsa begins construction of N46 billion nine-storey secretariat
August 10, 2024

Incoming head of service meets Tinubu, pledges not to disappoint

The incoming head of service assured Mr Tinubu that she would not disappoint.

Outgoing Head of Service of the Federation, Folashade Esan, Outgoing Head of Service of the Federation, Folashade Esan and successor, Esther Wilson-Jack
February 20, 2024

FG warns government officials leaking memos

The FG advised permanent secretaries to warn staff against leaking and circulating official information and documents.

Federal Secretariat
December 9, 2023

Nigeria commits to collaborative approach with UN for achieving SDGs

The resident coordinator system is the main forum where the UN development system receives system-wide guidance on an annual basis.

Folasade Yemi-Esan
November 7, 2023

Senate to investigate lopsided recruitment by Civil Service Commission

He said the commission had deviated from the federal character principle that ensured equity and fairness to all parts of the country.

Nigerian Senate
May 22, 2023

Accountant-General Sylva Okolieaboh retires at 60

President Muhammadu Buhari named Mr Okolieaboh to the position in June 2022 following the dismissal of Ahmed Idris, the former accountant-general, over graft charges.

Sylva Okolieaboh
April 26, 2023

Buhari swears in six permanent secretaries

On March 23, Mr Buhari approved the appointment of the permanent secretaries.

Muhammadu Buhari
July 19, 2022

TUC calls for review of salary, retirement age of civil servants

The union says the salary review is necessary to narrow the gap between civil servants’ emoluments and those in other segments of the public service.

Trade Union Congress (TUC)
June 28, 2022

Reps summon Accountant-General, others over non-payment of pension arrears

The summon is owing to the non-payment of pension and gratuity to retired federal civil servants for nine months and counting.

Head of Service of the Federation, Folashade Yemi-Esan; Accountant General of the Federation, Anamekwe Nwabuoku