New head of service of the federation

You're referring to the Head of Service of the Federation (HoSF) in Nigeria!

The Head of Service of the Federation is the most senior civil servant in Nigeria, responsible for the overall administration and management of the Federal Civil Service. The HoSF is appointed by the President and is a member of the Federal Executive Council.

Here are some key responsibilities of the Head of Service of the Federation:

  1. Overall administration of the Federal Civil Service: The HoSF is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Federal Civil Service, including the supervision of all federal ministries, departments, and agencies.
  2. Policy implementation: The HoSF is responsible for implementing government policies and programs, working closely with the President, Vice President, and other members of the Federal Executive Council.
  3. Human resource management: The HoSF is responsible for the recruitment, training, and development of federal civil servants, as well as the management of their welfare and benefits.
  4. Budgeting and financial management: The HoSF is responsible for preparing and managing the budget of the Federal Civil Service, as well as ensuring the efficient use of public funds.
  5. Coordination with other agencies: The HoSF works closely with other government agencies, such as the Office of the Auditor-General, the Office of the Accountant-General, and the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission.

Some notable Heads of Service of the Federation in Nigeria include:

  1. Joseph Gomwalk (1975-1979): A pioneer of the Nigerian civil service, Gomwalk served as HoSF during the regime of General Yakubu Gowon.
  2. Olusegun Oke (1984-1985): Oke served as HoSF during the regime of General Muhammadu Buhari.
  3. Joseph Shagari (1985-1986): Shagari served as HoSF during the regime of General Ibrahim Babangida.
  4. Abdullahi Kure (1999-2000): Kure served as HoSF during the regime of President Olusegun Obasanjo.
  5. Steve Oronsaye (2009-2012): Oronsaye served as HoSF during the regime of President Goodluck Jonathan.

The current Head of Service of the Federation is Folasade Eniade, who was appointed in 2020 by President Muhammadu Buhari.