President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, announced that the appointment takes effect from August 14, 2024. Mrs. Walson-Jack, who was appointed as Federal Permanent Secretary in 2017, has served in several ministries. She will succeed the incumbent Head of the Civil Service, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, CFR, who is set to retire on August 13, 2024.
In the statement, President Tinubu expressed gratitude to the outgoing Head of Service for her dedication and urged the incoming Head of Service to perform her duties with innovation, integrity, and strict adherence to the rules and regulations governing the Civil Service of the Federation.