BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Abel Enitan Head of Civil Service of the Federation
Enitan, the most senior permanent secretary, is tasked with consolidating reforms and improving professionalism and efficiency across the federal service.
- On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu appointed Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, effective August 27, 2026. Enitan, the most senior Permanent Secretary, succeeds the retiring Didi Walson-Jack.
- Didi Walson-Jack's retirement follows her reaching the statutory age of 60. President Tinubu expressed appreciation for her service, particularly citing the reforms and innovations recorded during her tenure.
- Enitan brings extensive institutional experience from serving as a Permanent Secretary for seven years and seven months. He currently leads as the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Education.
- President Tinubu charged the incoming Head to consolidate ongoing reforms and deepen professionalism across the Civil Service. He emphasized building a responsive service capable of delivering on the Renewed Hope Agenda for Nigerians.
- Enitan's background includes service in the Ministry of Police Affairs and the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. A 1988 graduate of a university in Lagos, he also holds a degree in Public Policy Analysis from Nasarawa State University.
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InsideBusiness - Business News in NigeriaTinubu 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 […]
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Within NigeriaBREAKING: 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
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Tinubu appoints Abel Enitan Head of Service of the Federation
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Abel Enitan as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, effective August 27.Politics Mr Enitan succeeds Didi Walson-Jack, who is due to retire from the Federal Civil Service after attaining the statutory retirement age of 60. The appointment was announced in a statement by the President’s Special […]
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