President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of five new Permanent Secretaries to fill existing vacancies in the Federal Civil Service, strengthening the leadership of Nigeria’s public service.
The announcement was made by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOSF), Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, through a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Mrs. Eno Olotu, on Monday in Abuja.
The new appointees are:
Ibrahim Ozi – Federal Capital Territory
Ezemama Chidiebere – Imo State
Garba Usman – North Central Geo-Political Zone
Mohammed Ishiyaku – North East Geo-Political Zone
Ukaire Chigbowu – South East Geo-Political Zone
According to the statement, the appointments followed a rigorous and transparent selection process, reflecting 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 statement said.
Mrs. Walson-Jack commended President Tinubu for prioritising transparency, professionalism, and merit-based appointments.
She noted that these selections demonstrate the administration’s dedication to building a competent, results-driven Civil Service that meets the needs of Nigerians.
PUNCH Online reported on September 15, 2025, that the Office of the HOSF had begun the process of appointing five Permanent Secretaries following Tinubu’s approval.
The vacancies included two positions created by recent retirements in Imo State and the Federal Capital Territory, as well as three zonal vacancies for North-Central, North-East, and South-East arising from the creation of new ministries.
To be eligible, candidates must be Grade Level 17 officers, have spent at least two years on the grade, and be cleared of any disciplinary issues by their respective Permanent Secretaries, Walson-Jack explained.
“These appointments reflect our determination to maintain a professional and effective Civil Service capable of advancing Nigeria’s development goals,” she added.
