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Tinubu appoints Didi Walson-Jack as Head of Civil Service

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Didi Esther Walson-Jack as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, effective August 14, 2024.

The appointment was announced via a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Wednesday, July 17.

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Ngelale noted that Walson-Jack will take over from the incumbent Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, who will retire on August 13, 2024.

He stated that the new appointee was appointed Federal Permanent Secretary in 2017 and has served in several Ministries.

President Tinubu, while thanking the outgoing Head of Service for her stewardship, tasked 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.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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