By Ndianabasi Aniefiok
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack OON, as head of the Civil Service of the Federation with effect from August 14, 2024.
Tinubu’s appointment was confirmed in a State House press statement, on Wednesday, by chief Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on media and publicity.
“President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, with effect from August 14, 2024.”
Mrs. Walson-Jack was appointed as Federal Permanent Secretary in 2017 and has served in several Ministries.
The new appointee will take over from the incumbent Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, CFR, who is due to retire on August 13, 2024.
President Tinubu, while thanking the outgoing Head of Service for her stewardship, tasks the incoming Head of Service to discharge her duties with innovative flair, integrity, and stringent adherence to the extant rules and regulations of the Civil Service of the Federation.
