President Bola Tinubu has appointed Abel Enitan as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, effective August 27.
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‎Mr Enitan succeeds Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who will retire from the Federal Civil Service upon attaining the statutory retirement age of 60.
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‎This is contained in a statement issued by the presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday in Abuja.
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‎Mr Enitan, from Osun, is the most senior permanent secretary in the Federal Civil Service, having served in that capacity for seven years and seven months.
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‎He has served at the ministry of police affairs, the ministry of humanitarian affairs and the Office of the Vice President.
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‎He is currently the permanent secretary in the federal ministry of education.
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‎According to the presidency, Mr Enitan brings considerable institutional experience and a deep understanding of the operations of the Federal Civil Service to his new responsibility.
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‎Mr Tinubu expressed profound appreciation to Mrs Walson-Jack for her distinguished service to the nation and the reforms, impact and innovations recorded in the civil service during her tenure.
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‎The president wished her a fulfilling and successful life after service and conveyed the nation’s gratitude for her years of dedicated and impactful public service.
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‎Mr Tinubu charged the incoming Head of Service to consolidate existing reforms and innovations, deepen professionalism and efficiency, and build a more effective and responsive civil service.
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‎He further urged Mr Enitan to lead a civil service that is professional, merit-driven, accountable, innovative and responsive to the needs and aspirations of Nigerians.
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‎Mr Enitan was born on December 12, 1966, and had his secondary education at Ajibode Grammar School, Ibadan, and the College of Arts and Science, Ile-Ife.
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‎He later attended the University of Lagos, where he graduated in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Banking.
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‎In 2015, Mr Enitan obtained a Master of Science degree in Public Policy Analysis from Nasarawa State University, Lafia.
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‎(NAN)
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