- By Halimah Olamide
The new appointee will take over from the incumbent Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, CFR, who is due to retire on August 13, 2024,
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday named a new Head of Service of the Federation.
She is Mrs. Ester Didi Walson-Jack.
Her appointment comes almost a month ahead of her take over from Mrs Folasade Esan who retires on August 14.
Announcing the new Head of Service through a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media, saidWalson-Jack was appointed as Federal Permanent Secretary in 2017 and has served in several Ministries.
“The new appointee will take over from the incumbent Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, CFR, who is due to retire on August 13, 2024,” the statement said
The statement also quoted the President as thanking the outgoing Head of Service for her stewardship just as he talked 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.”