The Federal Government, via the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, has initiated the process of appointing new Permanent Secretaries to occupy vacancies in eight states.
A memorandum issued by the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, dated October 7, 2024, and signed by Didi Walson-Jack, stated that officials who are currently undergoing disciplinary processes are prohibited from applying for the Permanent Secretary positions.
The memorandum indicated that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment process.
The memo, directed to all ministers, agency directors, and senior officials, specifies that eligible applicants must be residents of Abia, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Enugu, Gombe, Kaduna, Kebbi, and Rivers states, in order to adhere to the Federal Character principle.
The memo stated, “Following the approval of Mr. President, the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation is commencing the process of appointing Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service for existing and impending vacancies in Abia, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Enugu, Gombe, Kaduna, Kebbi, and Rivers states, where Permanent Secretaries have retired or are expected to retire by December 24, 2024.
“Consequently, directors in the mainstream federal civil service who meet the set criteria are eligible to participate in the exercise.”
