President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Abel Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
Enitan officially assumed office on Thursday at the State House in Abuja, succeeding Didi Walson-Jack, who retired after reaching the statutory retirement age of 60.
The new Head of Service, who hails from Osun State, is the most senior Permanent Secretary in the Federal Civil Service. He has served as a Permanent Secretary for over seven years, with postings including the Ministries of Police Affairs, Humanitarian Affairs and Education, as well as the Office of the Vice President.
President Tinubu appointed Enitan on August 19, with the appointment taking effect on August 27. He tasked him with consolidating ongoing reforms, strengthening professionalism and efficiency, and building a more responsive and accountable Civil Service.
Enitan holds a B.Sc. in Finance and Banking from the University of Lagos and an M.Sc. in Public Policy Analysis from Nasarawa State University.
