President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
The appointment takes effect from August 27, 2026.
This was announced in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga
Mr. Enitan, the most senior Permanent Secretary in the Federal Civil Service and an indigene of Osun State, will succeed Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who is set to retire upon attaining the statutory retirement age of 60.
President Tinubu expressed deep appreciation to Mrs. Walson-Jack for her distinguished service, noting the reforms, impact, and innovations recorded in the Civil Service during her tenure.
With over seven years as Permanent Secretary, Mr. Enitan has served in the Ministry of Police Affairs, the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, the Office of the Vice President, and currently the Federal Ministry of Education.
The statement added that Mr. Enitan “brings considerable institutional experience and a deep understanding of how the Federal Civil Service works to his new responsibility.”
As Head of Service, he is expected to provide leadership for the Federal Civil Service and deepen ongoing reforms to enhance efficiency, professionalism, and service delivery in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.