President Tinubu Swears In Abel Enitan As New Head Of Nigerian Civil Service
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Abel Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation in Nigeria. Enitan succeeds Didi Walson-Jack, with the administration emphasizing a focus on institutional reform and professional efficiency.
Why it matters
This appointment marks a significant leadership transition in the Nigerian government, signaling a continued focus on civil service reform.
Walson-Jack presented her handover note covering her tenure from August 14, 2024, to August 27, 2026, before transferring responsibility to Enitan.
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in Abel Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation at the State House in Abuja, following the retirement of Didi Walson-Jack.
Enitan formally assumed office after Walson-Jack retired from the Federal Civil Service upon reaching the statutory retirement age of 60. The swearing-in was followed by a formal handover during which both officials signed the relevant documents.
The two officials subsequently exchanged a handshake to mark the transfer of duties.
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