On Monday, President Bola Tinubu administered the oath of office to eight newly appointed Permanent Secretaries who had successfully navigated the Federal Civil Service selection process. The swearing-in ceremony took place prior to the commencement of the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja.
The individuals sworn in as Permanent Secretaries are Ndakayo-Aishetu Gogo, Bako Deborah Odoh, Omachi Raymond Omenka, Ahmed Dunoma Umar, Watti Tinuke, Adeoye Adeleye Ayodeji, Rimi Nura Abba, and Ella Nicholas Agbo.
As of the time of this report, President Tinubu is presiding over the current week’s FEC meeting, where Vice President Kashim Shettima is also in attendance. Other notable figures present include Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume, Chief of Staff to the President Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation Folashade Yemi-Esan, and various Ministers.