Buhari inaugurates eight permanent secretaries
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President Buhari Inaugurates Eight Permanent Secretaries
Abuja, Nigeria - President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated eight new Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service, as part of efforts to revamp the country's public sector.
The inauguration ceremony, which took place at the State House, Abuja, was attended by top government officials, including the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.
The newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are:
- Dr. Bitrus Choji, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
- Dr. Umar Bello, Ministry of Defence
- Mrs. Ngozi Nwosu, Ministry of Education
- Dr. Mohammed Bello, Ministry of Environment
- Mrs. Nkechi Eze, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Dr. Olusegun Adekunle, Ministry of Health
- Mr. Ahmed Joda, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment
- Dr. Mohammed Abubakar, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
In his remarks, President Buhari congratulated the new Permanent Secretaries on their appointment, urging them to bring their wealth of experience and expertise to bear in their new roles.
"I charge you all to be diligent, transparent, and accountable in the discharge of your duties," the President said. "You are expected to provide strategic leadership and guidance to your respective ministries, departments, and agencies, and to ensure that they are effective and efficient in the delivery of public services."
The President also commended the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation for their efforts in ensuring the smooth transition of the new Permanent Secretaries into their roles.
The inauguration of the new Permanent Secretaries is seen as a major step towards revamping the country's public sector, which has been plagued by inefficiencies and corruption in recent years. The new Permanent Secretaries are expected to bring a fresh perspective and new ideas to their respective ministries, and to help drive the implementation of the government's development agenda.