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Tinubu appoints five new perm secretaries 

Mrs Walson-Jack commended Mr Tinubu for his commitment to transparency, meritocracy and professionalism in the civil service.

• November 3, 2025
Federal Civil Service Commission
Federal Civil Service Commission [Credit; Tribune Online]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of five new permanent secretaries to fill existing vacancies in the federal civil service.

Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Didi Walson-Jack, made the announcement in a statement issued by the Director, Information and Public Relations, Eno Olotu, on Monday in Abuja.

According to her, the new appointees are: Ibrahim Ozi – Federal Capital Territory; Ezemama Chidiebere – Imo State; Garba Usman – North Central geo-political zone; and Mohammed Ishiyaku – North East geo-political zone.

Also in the list is Ukaire Chigbowu – South East geo-political zone.

Mrs Walson-Jack said the appointments followed a rigorous and transparent selection process in line with the administration’s commitment to meritocracy and excellence in the civil service.

She charged the new permanent secretaries to bring their wealth of experience and expertise to their roles, which would further strengthen service delivery and support the government’s development agenda.

Mrs Walson-Jack commended Mr Tinubu for his commitment to transparency, meritocracy and professionalism in the civil service.

She added that the appointments reflected the administration’s dedication to fostering a competent and results-oriented public service that meets the needs of Nigerians. 

(NAN)

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