President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, effective August 14, 2024.
This announcement was made by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.
Mrs. Walson-Jack, who was appointed as Federal Permanent Secretary in 2017, has an extensive record of service in various ministries. She will succeed Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, CFR, the current Head of the Civil Service, who is set to retire on August 13, 2024.
In expressing gratitude to the outgoing Head of Service for her dedication, President Tinubu urged the incoming Head of Service to approach her duties with innovative flair, integrity, and strict adherence to the existing rules and regulations of the Civil Service.
