- President Bola Tinubu redeployed 11 federal permanent secretaries across ministries.
- Handovers must be finalized by December 31, 2024, per OHCSF directives.
- The move aligns with ongoing governance reforms to boost efficiency nationwide.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of 11 federal permanent secretaries across various ministries.
The announcement was made in a statement issued on Thursday by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), Didi Esther Walson-Jack.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to the directive, all processes for handing over and taking over are to be completed by December 31, 2024.
The redeployments involve the following permanent secretaries and their new assignments:
- Gabriel Aduda: Moved from the Ministry of Women Affairs to the Ministry of Defence.
- Olumuyiwa Enitan Abel: Transferred from the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction to the Ministry of Education (to understudy the Permanent Secretary).
- Temitope Peter Fashedemi: Reassigned from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to the State House.
- Shuaib Mohammed Lamido Belgore: Redeployed from the Ministry of Regional Development to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.
- Marcus Olaniyi Olowolabi: Moved from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.
- Engr. Adebiyi Olusesan Olufunso: Transferred from the State House to the Ministry of Works.
- Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana: Reassigned from the Ministry of Defence to the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development.
- Dr. Yakubu Adam Kofarmata: Moved from the Ministry of Works to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction.
- Raymond Omenka Omachi: Transferred from the Common Services Office, OHCSF, to the Ministry of Finance (Special Duties).
- Tinuke Watti: Redeployed from the Ministry of Sports Development to the Ministry of Regional Development.
- Dr. Maryam Ismaila Keshinro: Moved from the Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs to the Ministry of Women Affairs.
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The redeployment aims to align with President Tinubu’s ongoing reforms in governance, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness across federal ministries.
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