Civil Service Shakeup: Tinubu Approves Major Redeployment of Permanent Secretaries

By Achimi muktar

In a sweeping shakeup of Nigeria’s civil service, President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of Federal Permanent Secretaries across various ministries. The reshuffle, announced by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, aims to optimize government operations and align ministries with the administration’s strategic goals.

The redeployment, conveyed in a statement released by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Olotu Eno, affects key ministries, signaling significant changes at the helm of critical government portfolios.

Among those affected is Mr. Gabriel Aduda, who moves from the Ministry of Women Affairs to the Ministry of Defence. Similarly, Mr. Olumuyiwa Enitan Abel transitions from the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction to the Ministry of Education, where he will understudy the current Permanent Secretary.

Other notable changes include:

Mr. Temitope Peter Fashedemi: Redeployed from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to the State House.

Dr. Shuaib Mohammed Lamido Belgore: Moves from the Ministry of Regional Development to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.

Dr. Marcus Olaniyi Osunbiyi: Transferred from Housing & Urban Development to Agriculture and Food Security.

Engr. Adebiyi Olusesan Olufunso: Relocated from the State House to the Ministry of Works.

Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana: From the Ministry of Defence to Aviation and Aerospace Development.

Dr. Yakubu Adam Kofarmata: Shifted from Works to Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction.

Raymond Omenka Omachi: Moves from the Common Services Office in OHCSF to the Ministry of Finance (Special Duties).

Mrs. Tinuke Watti: Redeployed from the Ministry of Sports Development to Regional Development.

Dr. Maryam Ismaila Keshinro: Takes over from Mr. Gabriel Aduda at the Ministry of Women Affairs.

According to Walson-Jack, the redeployed officials must complete their handing and taking-over processes no later than December 31, 2024.

This large-scale restructuring underscores President Tinubu’s commitment to fostering efficiency and strategic realignment within the federal civil service. With new leadership in critical ministries, stakeholders anticipate a renewed drive toward policy implementation and service delivery in the coming year.