By Kolawole Ojebisi
In a major shake-up, President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of four Federal Permanent Secretaries in some ministries in the country.
Tinubu said the action is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the operations of the Federal Civil Service and enhance service delivery.
This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Information & Public Relations, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Eno Olotu.
Eno explained that the move aligns with Tinubu’s reform agenda and is aimed at boosting operational efficiency and innovation across ministries.
“This reassignment is part of continuous efforts to enhance operational efficiency, foster innovation, and strengthen service delivery across the Federal Civil Service,” the statement read.
The affected Permanent Secretaries and their new postings are:
Dr. Mary Ada Ogbe – redeployed from the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to the Ministry of Regional Development to understudy the outgoing Permanent Secretary, who is set to retire on May 7, 2025.
Engr. Faruk Yusuf Yabo – moved from the Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy to the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development.
Mr. Ogbodo Chinasa Nnam – from the Special Duties Office, OHCSF to the Ministry of Information and National Orientation.
Speaking on the development, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, emphasised that the redeployment is a routine administrative process intended to revitalise the Civil Service by aligning senior officials’ expertise with critical national needs.
She urged the redeployed officials to bring their experience to bear in their new assignments, ensuring effective service delivery and continued progress in their respective ministries.
All handover and takeover activities are to be completed on or before May 2, 2025, in line with the directive.
Walson-Jack reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to building a world-class Civil Service that upholds professionalism and drives national development.
