Tinubu renews tenure of three Federal Permanent Secretaries

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renewal of tenure for three Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service, in line with existing public service regulations.

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The approval, which takes effect from April 27, 2026, grants the officials a second and final four-year term, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Rule (PSR) 020909. The rule stipulates that Permanent Secretaries serve an initial four-year tenure and may be eligible for a final four-year extension based on satisfactory performance.

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The affected officials are Ms. Kachallom Shangti Daju, Permanent Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare; Mrs. Beatrice Jedy-Agba, Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Justice; and Dr. Mary Ada Ogbe, Permanent Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Regional Development.

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Congratulating the officials on their reappointment, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, urged them to see the renewed mandate as a call to greater dedication and excellence in service delivery.

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She also encouraged them to leverage their experience and professional expertise to enhance the effective discharge of their responsibilities for the benefit of the nation.

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The announcement was contained in a statement issued on March 6, 2026, by Mrs. Eno Olotu, Director of Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.

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