Tinubu appoints two new permanent secretaries

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Adeladan Olarinre and Mukhtar Muhammed as permanent secretaries in the Federal Civil Service.

Eno Olotu, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, made this announcement on Wednesday in Abuja.

Olarinre will represent Oyo State, while Muhammed will serve as the representative for the North-West geopolitical zone.

According to Olotu, the selection process was rigorous and transparent, reflecting the administration’s commitment to merit, excellence, and competence.

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She encouraged the new appointees to use their experience to improve public service delivery and support the government’s development goals.

In December 2024, the federal government appointed eight permanent secretaries from various states to fill vacancies, following a similar selection process in June 2024.

Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, praised President Tinubu’s commitment to professionalism and transparency in the civil service, noting that these appointments strengthen efforts to build an efficient and results-oriented public sector.