Tinubu renews tenure of three Federal Permanent Secretaries

2026-03-07 - 05:57

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renewal of tenure for three Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service, in line with existing public service regulations. The approval, which takes effect from April 27, 2026, grants the officials a second and final four-year term, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Rule (PSR) 020909. The rule stipulates that Permanent Secretaries serve an initial four-year tenure and may be eligible for a final four-year extension based on satisfactory performance. The affected officials are Ms. Kachallom Shangti Daju, Permanent Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare; Mrs. Beatrice Jedy-Agba, Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Justice; and Dr. Mary Ada Ogbe, Permanent Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Regional Development. Congratulating the officials on their reappointment, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, urged them to see the renewed mandate as a call to greater dedication and excellence in service delivery. She also encouraged them to leverage their experience and professional expertise to enhance the effective discharge of their responsibilities for the benefit of the nation. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on March 6, 2026, by Mrs. Eno Olotu, Director of Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.