Tinubu Names 8 New Permanent Secretaries

President Bola Tinubu

Tinubu Assigns 8 New Permanent Secretaries

President Bola Tinubu has appointed 8 new permanent secretaries to fill vacancies in the federal civil service, following a rigorous selection process.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight new permanent secretaries to fill existing and upcoming vacancies in the senior ranks of the federal civil service across various states and geopolitical zones.

According to a statement released on Friday, June 28, by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the new permanent secretaries were selected after a rigorous and thorough selection process. The statement, titled “President Tinubu Appoints Eight New Permanent Secretaries,” announced the appointment of the new permanent secretaries, who are expected to bring their expertise and experience to their new roles.

“The President anticipates that the new Federal Permanent Secretaries will exercise absolute dedication, diligence, and fidelity to the nation in the discharge of their functions and ensure optimum service delivery to the Nigerian people,” the statement reads.

The newly appointed permanent secretaries are Emanso Umobong Okop (Akwa-Ibom), Obi Emeka Vitalis (Anambra), Mahmood Fatima Sugra Tabi'a (Bauchi), and Danjuma Mohammed Sanusi (Jigawa).

Additionally, Olusanya Olubunmi (Ondo), Keshinro Maryam Ismaila (Zamfara), Akujobi Chinyere ljeoma (South-East), and Isokpunwu Christopher Osaruwanmwen (South-South) have also been appointed.

Below is the full statement:

“President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight new Federal Permanent Secretaries to fill in existing and impending vacancies of some states and geo-political zones in the top administrative cadre of the Civil Service of the Federation.

“The new Federal Permanent Secretaries appointed after a diligent selection process by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation are:

(1) Dr. Emanso Umobong Okop - Akwa- Ibom

(2) Obi Emeka Vitalis - Anambra

(3) Mahmood Fatima Sugra Tabi'a Bauchi

(4) Danjuma Mohammed Sanusi - Jigawa

(5) Olusanya Olubunmi - Ondo

(6) Dr. Keshinro Maryam Ismaila Zamfara

(7) Akujobi Chinyere Ijeoma (South-East)

(8) Isokpunwu Christopher Osaruwanmwen (South-South)

“The President anticipates that the new Federal Permanent Secretaries will exercise absolute dedication, diligence, and fidelity to the nation in the discharge of their functions and ensure optimum service delivery to the Nigerian people.”