President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally appointed Mr. Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, with effect from August 27, 2026.
Enitan takes over from Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who is set to retire upon reaching the mandatory statutory retirement age of 60.
A seasoned administrator from Osun State, Enitan is currently the most senior Permanent Secretary in the Federal Civil Service, bringing decades of experience and deep institutional knowledge to the nation’s highest civil service post.
With over seven years and seven months of service as a Permanent Secretary, Enitan has held key postings across critical government institutions, including the Ministry of Police Affairs, the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, and the Office of the Vice President.
He most recently served as Permanent Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Education.
His background combines financial expertise with advanced public policy training. Born on December 12, 1966, Enitan attended Ajibode Grammar School (Ibadan) and the College of Arts and Science (Ile-Ife) before earning a B.Sc. in Finance and Banking from the University of Lagos in 1988.
He later obtained an M.Sc. in Public Policy Analysis from Nasarawa State University, Lafia, in 2015.
President Tinubu paid glowing tribute to outgoing Head of Service Mrs. Walson-Jack, commending her for distinguished service, transformative reforms, and lasting innovations during her tenure.
The President conveyed the nation’s profound gratitude for her dedication and wished her a fulfilling and successful retirement.
To the incoming chief, President Tinubu issued a clear mandate: consolidate ongoing reforms, raise professionalism and efficiency, and build a civil service that is effective, responsive, and fully aligned with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He further charged Enitan to lead a service defined by merit, accountability, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to the needs and aspirations of all Nigerians.
Congratulations sir do us well o