Four New Permanent Secretaries Appointed as Tinubu Reshapes Civil Service

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of four new Permanent Secretaries into the Federal Civil Service to fill existing vacancies and strengthen public service administration in Nigeria.

The appointments were disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Eno Olotu.

According to the statement, the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are Mrs. Warrens Bekearedebo Augusta (Bayelsa State), Mrs. Jones-Nebo Nkiruka Bella (Enugu State), Mr. Aminu Sani Yargaya (Kano State), and Mr. Shoretire Ayinda Kamil (Ogun State).

The government explained that the appointments followed a rigorous and transparent selection process, reflecting the administration’s commitment to meritocracy, professionalism, and excellence within the federal civil service.

Officials said the new Permanent Secretaries are expected to bring their wealth of experience and administrative expertise to their respective roles, helping to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across government ministries and agencies.

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack congratulated the appointees and commended the president for prioritizing professionalism and competence in the public service.

She noted that the appointments demonstrate the administration’s commitment to building a competent, results-oriented civil service capable of meeting the needs of Nigerians and supporting national development goals.