President Tinubu Appoints Five New Permanent Secretaries Across Federal Ministries

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of five new Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service to fill existing vacancies across key ministries and regions.

The announcement was made on Monday in Abuja by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, through a statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Mrs Eno Olotu.

According to the statement, the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are:

Ibrahim Ozi – Federal Capital Territory;

Ezemama Chidiebere – Imo State;

Garba Usman – North Central Geo-Political Zone;

Mohammed Ishiyaku – North East Geo-Political Zone; and

Ukaire Chigbowu – South East Geo-Political Zone.

Walson-Jack said the appointments were the outcome of a rigorous and transparent selection process, reflecting the administration’s commitment to meritocracy and excellence in the public sector.

The statement reads, “The appointments followed a rigorous and transparent selection process in line with the administration’s commitment to meritocracy and excellence in the Civil Service.

“The new Permanent Secretaries bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their roles, which will further strengthen the delivery of public services and support the government’s development agenda.”

The selection, she explained, was part of the ongoing efforts to reposition the civil service for better performance and efficiency in implementing government policies and programmes.

Mrs Walson-Jack lauded President Tinubu for his commitment to transparency, merit-based advancement, and professionalism within the civil service, noting that his reforms are helping to rebuild public trust and strengthen institutional capacity.

“The appointments reflect the administration’s dedication to fostering a competent and results-oriented public service that meets the needs of Nigerians,” she said.