New Head of Civil Service Assumes Office as Walson-Jack Urges Staff to Sustain Reforms
Mr. Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan has assumed office as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, HCSF, following his swearing-in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the State House, Abuja.
His appointment, announced by the Presidency on 19 August 2026, took effect on 27 August 2026. He succeeds Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who retired on attaining the statutory age of 60.
The handover ceremony was held at the Office of the HCSF in Abuja.
In her remarks, Mrs. Walson-Jack thanked President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve and commended the support of Permanent Secretaries, Directors, Heads of Agencies, and staff throughout her two-year tenure.
She stated that the period was marked by notable achievements and challenges, but collective effort enabled progress in advancing the Federal Civil Service reform agenda.
“The transformation of the Civil Service was never about individuals, but about Nigeria. Our collective responsibility is to provide citizens with quality public services delivered by competent, professional and committed public servants,” she said.
Mrs. Walson-Jack urged civil servants to sustain the reform momentum to improve service delivery across Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
In his response, the new HCSF, Mr. Enitan, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the confidence reposed in him and acknowledged the responsibility of the office.
He commended Mrs. Walson-Jack for laying a strong foundation and pledged to build on the reforms. “I will approach this assignment with humility, dedication and a deep sense of duty.
We will sustain the reforms and further strengthen the EPIC Culture of Efficiency, Productivity, Incorruptibility and Citizen-Centredness across the Service,” Mr. Enitan stated.
In a statement issued by Mrs. Eno Olotu, Director, Press and Public Relations at the OHCSF, she stated that the new HCSF called for the cooperation of Permanent Secretaries, Directors and the entire workforce, stressing that improved efficiency, professionalism and service delivery require collective ownership.
