PS Selection: 53 Candidates Progress to Next Round ⁃ FG Reaffirms Commitment to Merit-Based Leadership Appointments

PS Selection: 53 Candidates Progress to Next Round

⁃ FG Reaffirms Commitment to Merit-Based Leadership Appointments

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has reiterated the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to meritocracy, transparency, and fairness in the appointment of Permanent Secretaries, following the successful conclusion of the first-tier written examination for candidates aspiring to the Service’s highest leadership positions.

Acredited candidates were 73. However 3 candidates were absent. Of the 70 candidates who participated in the exam, an impressive 53 successfully scaled through to the next stage of the selection process.

According to a statement by the OHCSF’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Mrs. Eno Olotu, this strong performance highlights the depth of talent within the Service and reinforces Government’s resolve to promote only the most competent, qualified, and visionary individuals into leadership positions in the Federal Civil Service.

The next stage of the process is the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) proficiency test, scheduled for Wednesday, 17th September, 2025. This phase is designed to evaluate candidates’ digital competencies—an indispensable requirement for effective leadership in today’s technology-driven governance environment.

Speaking on the development, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack emphasized that the selection process remains credible, competitive, and reform-driven, aligning with the Federal Government’s vision for a professional, accountable, and future-ready public service.

“The advancement of 53 candidates to the next stage of this rigorous process reflects our deliberate efforts to uphold excellence in public service leadership. We are committed to ensuring that only individuals of proven competence, integrity, and vision emerge to lead the Federal Civil Service at the highest levels,” she stated.

The OHCSF reassures Nigerians that the entire exercise continues to be guided by the principles of fairness and integrity, in line with the Federal Government’s broader governance and reform agenda.