President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack as the incoming Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, effective from August 14, 2024.
The announcement came via a statement on Wednesday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.
Walson-Jack, a seasoned civil servant, has been a Federal Permanent Secretary since 2017, serving across different ministries.
She will take over from Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, CFR, who is scheduled to retire on August 13, 2024.
Tinubu charged the new Head of Service to bring innovative ideas, integrity, and a strong commitment to the rules and regulations of the Civil Service.
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“President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, with effect from August 14, 2024.
“Mrs. Walson-Jack was appointed as Federal Permanent Secretary in 2017 and has served in several Ministries.
“The new appointee will take over from the incumbent Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, CFR, who is due to retire on August 13, 2024,” the statement reads
The President also expressed gratitude to the outgoing Head of Service for her dedication and stewardship.
“President Tinubu, while thanking the outgoing Head of Service for her stewardship, tasks the incoming Head of Service to discharge her duties with innovative flair, integrity, and stringent adherence to the extant rules and regulations of the Civil Service of the Federation,” the statement added.