The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has announced the redeployment of several federal permanent secretaries following the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In a statement signed by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, the reshuffle is part of efforts to enhance efficiency and align responsibilities across ministries.
The redeployment, which affects key ministries, is as follows:
- Mr. Gabriel Aduda: From the Ministry of Women Affairs to the Ministry of Defence.
- Mr. Olumuyiwa Enitan Abel: From the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction to the Ministry of Education (to understudy the Permanent Secretary).
- Mr. Temitope Peter Fashedemi: From the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to the State House.
- Dr. Shuaib Mohammed Lamido Belgore: From the Ministry of Regional Development to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.
- Dr. Marcus Olaniyi Olowolabi: From the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.
- Engr. Adebiyi Olusesan Olufunso: From the State House to the Ministry of Works.
- Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana: From the Ministry of Defence to the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development.
- Dr. Yakubu Adam Kofarmata: From the Ministry of Works to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction.
- Mr. Raymond Omenka Omachi: From the Common Services Office, OHCSF, to the Ministry of Finance (Special Duties).
- Mrs. Tinuke Watti: From the Ministry of Sports Development to the Ministry of Regional Development.
- Dr. Maryam Ismaila Keshinro: From the Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs to the Ministry of Women Affairs.
The statement directed that all handing over and taking over procedures must be concluded by December 31, 2024.
