Tinubu Swears In New Head of Civil Service of the Federation

President Bola Tinubu has formally sworn in Abel Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.

Enitan assumed the position on Thursday, August 27, 2026, following the retirement of his predecessor, Didi Walson-Jack, who left the Federal Civil Service after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60.

Tinubu had earlier approved Enitan’s appointment as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, with the new appointment taking effect from August 27.

The appointment brings Enitan into the top administrative position in the Federal Civil Service after several years of experience in different government ministries and offices.

Before becoming head of the civil service, Enitan served as a Permanent Secretary for seven years and seven months. During his career, he worked in the Ministry of Police Affairs, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and the Office of the Vice President.

He was also the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Education before his appointment to the new position.

As Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Enitan will oversee the Federal Civil Service and play a key role in the coordination of government ministries, departments and agencies.

His responsibilities will include supporting the implementation of government policies, strengthening public service administration and ensuring effective coordination across the federal bureaucracy.

Enitan takes over at a time when the Federal Government is pursuing reforms aimed at improving efficiency, accountability and service delivery within the public sector.

His extensive experience as a Permanent Secretary across different government institutions is expected to provide him with familiarity with the operations and administrative processes of the Federal Civil Service.

The new appointment also marks the beginning of a new phase for the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation following Walson-Jack’s retirement after attaining the statutory age limit.

Enitan’s swearing-in completes the transition to the new leadership of the Federal Civil Service and formally places him in charge of the country’s top civil service structure.