President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the appointment of Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack as the next Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF). Mrs. Walson-Jack’s appointment will take effect on August 14, succeeding Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, who will retire on August 13.
Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, issued a statement describing Mrs. Walson-Jack as a seasoned civil servant who has served in various ministries since her appointment as a permanent secretary in 2017.
The statement reads: “President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, effective August 14, 2024. Mrs. Walson-Jack was appointed as federal permanent secretary in 2017 and has served in several ministries. The new appointee will take over from the incumbent HoCSF, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, CFR, who is due to retire on August 13, 2024.”
President Tinubu also expressed his gratitude to the outgoing Head of Service for her dedication and stewardship. He charged Mrs. Walson-Jack to bring innovative ideas, integrity, and a strong commitment to the rules and regulations of the civil service.
“President Tinubu, while thanking the outgoing Head of Service for her stewardship, tasks the incoming Head of Service to discharge her duties with innovative flair, integrity, and stringent adherence to the extant rules and regulations of the civil service of the federation.”
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