The federal government has charged the 332 newly promoted directors to lead the critical reforms in the civil service under the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration.
Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoS) Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack gave the charge at a decoration ceremony of the directors weekend in Abuja.
While congratulating them on their elevation, Walson-Jack described the promotion as the beginning of a greater journey of responsibility and an opportunity to make a difference in the civil service.
She said: “Leadership is not just about occupying a position but about setting a good example and leaving a legacy for others to emulate.
“The future of the civil service depends on your dedication, passion, and purpose.”
The HoS ssured the directors of her office’s unwavering support, emphasising the availability of resources, training, and guidance to help them excel in their roles.
Walson-Jack also commended President Tinubu for his commitment to civil service reform, especially the recent increase in the minimum wage, which according to her, had enhanced the directors’ earnings.
At the event, HoS announced four key documents designed to enhance public service delivery: frameworks on Performance Management, Incentive and Consequence Management, Mentoring Policies and Guidelines, and Protocols for Federal Government Secretariat.
She said: “Today, we have embarked on a collective journey to redefine the ethos of public service delivery in Nigeria, setting the stage for a civil service that is professional, efficient, globally competitive, and responsive to the aspirations of all Nigerians.”
The newly promoted directors cut across different ministries, departments, and agencies:
The list includes Agunrege Akeem, Ogala-Akogwu Victoria Laruba, Hassan Sherifat Bolanle, Saad Mohammed, and Umar Sonlomiya Linda were among those promoted at the From the State House.
In the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation were Atabo Celin Ojogbane, Obasi Edozie Edmund, Mukah Oluboere S, Aderibigbe Adewunmi Muinah, Joel Adeoye Christopher, and Ajiboye Atinuke Adunni. Others include Ugoji Felicia Mezi, Usoro John Udontia, Igwe Monica Chimara, Tope-Ajayi Agatha Nkiru, and Ekweozor Ifeyinwa Victoria.
At the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security were Okolo Calistus Afam, Ebon Victor Ehiedu, Ardo Buba Ishaku, Jobdi Mohammed Sani, and Iluromi Adebola Olubunmi, while the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning had Kwujeli Kenneth Onyemaechi, Ayinde-Yakub Olasumbo, Aminu Sani Yargaya, and Okonkwo Felix Amaechi M. promoted.
From the Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hassan Hadiza Tahir was promoted, while at the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Malgwi Charity B earned the promotion.
The rest are Uzor Juliana Lebechi, Abu Yahaya Obomeikhe, and Akanni Oluseyi John of the Federal Ministry of Education.
Similarly, those promoted at the Federal Ministry of Environment include Yunuss Abdul-Ganiyu, Pwol Victoria Gyang, Adekola Rasak Kolawole, and Idris Abdullahi Ishaka, while Maidugu Mohammed and Muhammad (Dangodo) Dan Abu Bakar made it at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Also, Kareem Abdulateef Olawunmi, Joseph Peter Olufe, Agba Janet Catherine, Ahmed Saidu, Fatima Mohammed Yusuf, and Idris Bilqisu Jibril. Others include Dr. Bashorun Adebobola Toluwalashe, Mohammed Zakaria, and Dr. Ojuolape Olutosin Solanke, were promoted at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, which produced about the highest number.
At the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Asein Abimbola, Shonibare Ibikunle Olufemi, Chioma Wogu-Ogbonna, Mathias Iliya Kastuda, and Imong Anani Sunday, also made it to the directorate cadre.
Similarly, it was a bumper one at the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation where Umar Attahiru B Magaji, Akaegvbusi Caroline Amaka, Alozie Fynboy Iheajumbu, Giwa Lookman Olayinka, Adeyi Henry Adaji, and Ezeigwe Matthew Onyenze were promoted.
Others who also made it include Ebojuru Adebiyi Abraham, Mustapha Baba Umara, Fatoki Clement Muyiwa, and Ahmed Salihu Kolapo, all across the Federal Ministries of Police Affairs, Power, Labour and Employment, and Works.