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 rules.
The approval, which takes effect from April 27, 2026, grants the officials a second and final four-year term following their initial appointments.
The affected Permanent Secretaries include 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.
The renewal is in accordance with Public Service Rule (PSR) 020909, which provides that Permanent Secretaries serve an initial four-year tenure and may be reappointed for a second term of four years, subject to satisfactory performance.
The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation stated that the reappointment reflects the administration’s commitment to continuity and efficiency in the public service.
While congratulating the officials, 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.
She also encouraged them to deploy their experience and professional expertise toward strengthening governance and delivering quality service for the benefit of Nigerians.
