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Breaking! Tinubu Taps Didi Esther Walson-Jack As Head of Service

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By Abiola Olawale

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.

The President said the appointment of Walson-Jack will take effect from August 14, 2024.

She will take over from the incumbent Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, who is due to retire on August 13, 2024.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.

Walson-Jack was appointed as Federal Permanent Secretary in 2017 and has served in several ministries.

Walson-Jack, who hails from Bayelsa State was once the Solicitor-General of Bayelsa State and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice before she joined the federal civil service.

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