Tinubu swears in five new permanent secretaries, NPC boss
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday swore in five newly appointed permanent secretaries to fill existing vacancies in the federal civil service.
‎The brief ceremony, held at the State House, Abuja, took place before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by the President.
‎The new permanent secretaries are Abdulkarim Ibrahim (North Central), Dr John Ezeamama, Dr Abdul Sule Garba (North West), Dr Ishiyaku Mohammed (North East) and Dr Ukaire Binyerem Chigbowu (South East).
‎The President subsequently administered the oath of office to them.
‎Mr Tinubu also swore in the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Aminu Yusuf, as well as two other commissioners.
A minute of silence was observed for the former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Joy Ogwu, who died on October 13 at 79.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Abuja
FCTA, UNICEF urge councils to boost food security, tackle malnutrition
He described nutrition security as a cornerstone of human capital development and economic growth.Â
Heading 1
Tinubu’s re-election based on better performance than past presidents: APC
Mr Morka said the APC’s campaign for Mr Tinubu’s re-election is based on his performance.
Hot news Home top
Adeleke releases N500 million relief fund for Osun election violence victims
The process is to establish genuine claims and ensure that relief reaches deserving victims.
States
One die as police nab 11 suspects for attacking Edo resident, security agentsÂ
The incident occurred on Sunday.
Heading 5
Gov. Otu threatens action against traditional rulers over communal clashes
The governor condemned the Ugep-Idomi communal clash.Â
States
NDLEA raids suspected drug spots in Abeokuta
Mr Musa explained that the operation is a nationwide coordinated exercise launched by the NDLEA.Â
