President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of five Permanent Secretaries to fill existing vacancies in the Federal Civil Service.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, announced this in a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Eno Olotu, on Monday, November 3, 2025.
The appointees are Ibrahim Ozi – Federal Capital Territory; Ezemama Chidiebere – Imo State; Garba Usman – North Central; Mohammed Ishiyaku – North East; and Ukaire Chigbowu – South East.
Walson-Jack said the appointments followed a rigorous and transparent selection process in line with the administration’s commitment to meritocracy and excellence in the civil service.
She enjoined the Permanent Secretaries to bring their wealth of experience and expertise to their roles, which she said would further strengthen service delivery and support the government’s development agenda.
Walson-Jack commended President Tinubu for his commitment to transparency, meritocracy, and professionalism in the Civil Service.
She added that the appointments reflected the administration’s dedication to fostering a competent and results-oriented public service that “meets the needs of Nigerians.”
