President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the appointment of five (5) new Permanent Secretaries to fill existing vacancies in the Federal Civil Service.The newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are: (i) *Ibrahim Abdulkarim Ozi* – Federal Capital Territory (ii) *Ezemama John Chidiebere* – Imo State (iii) *Garba Abdul Sule Usman* – North Central Geo-Political Zone (iv)...
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SGF, HCSF TO GRACE OPENING OF MANDATORY TRAINING FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AT ASCON
In a decisive move to instill a unified vision for governance, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, will jointly attend the opening session of the Mandatory Training Programme (MTP) for newly...
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53 CANDIDATES ADVANCE IN PERMANENT SECRETARY SELECTION PROCESS
⁃ FG Reaffirms Commitment to Merit-Based Leadership AppointmentsThe Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has reiterated the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to meritocracy, transparency, and fairness in the appointment of Permanent Secretaries, following the successful conclusion of the first-tier written examination for candidates aspiring to the Service’s highest...
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TALENT MANAGEMENT: HCSF INAUGURATES ONCE-KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM STEERING COMMITTEE.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, established the ONCE-Knowledge System Steering Committee with the goal of creating a World-Class, Future-Ready Civil Service. This innovative platform aims to improve and harmonize talent development, knowledge management, and capacity building throughout the Federal Civil Service. The initiative is...
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2024 RETIREES HONIURED BY THE OHCSF FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE.
The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) hosted a special send-forth ceremony to honour Civil Servants who retired from the Office in 2024, in recognition of their meritorious service and invaluable contributions to national development. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, ably represented by the Permanent...
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HCSF HAILS COLLABORATION WITH STATES, HOSTS ZAMFARA HEAD OF SERVICE AND PERMANENT SECRETARIES
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, has lauded the deepening collaboration between the Federal and State Civil Services, describing it as a vital step towards strengthening governance and enhancing service delivery nationwide. She made the commendation while receiving the Head of Service of Zamfara State,...
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FG Urges Personnel, Skills Gap Audit of Civil Service
Paulina Ogar, Abuja. On Thursday, President Bola Tinubu issued an order to conduct an audit of the Federal Civil Service of the Federation’s workforce and skills gaps. Information about open positions and areas where the service lacks specific skills can be produced thanks to the skills gap. The President emphasized that the skills gap analysis...
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State Heads of Service on Study Tour Good For Peer Learning – Waldon-Jack
On Monday, June 20, 2025, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, announced the opening of a Strategic Study Tour for the Heads of Civil Service of the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory as part of events honoring 2025 Civil Service Week. “Strengthening Synergy...
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Civil Service Reform Supernatural — Wilson-Jack
The Nigeria’s Civil Service ongoing reform and transformation has been described by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation , Mrs. Didi Esther Wilson-Jack, supernatural. She added that the public sector’s renewed efficiency and advancement can only be attributed to God. Wilson-Jack spoke at the 2025 Civil Service Annual Thanksgiving Service at the Family...
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OHCSF refutes misleading claim of Plotting Illegally Extention of a serving Permanent Secretary’s Tenure.
According to some online media reports, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and the Ministers of Defense are allegedly planning to illegally prolong the term of Mr. Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, Permanent Secretary for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This has caught the attention of the Office of the Head of the Civil...