President Buhari Appoints Acting Head Of Civil Service

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mrs. Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita, as the Acting Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.

The appointment is with immediate effect.

The announcement was made on Wednesday, in a press statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

Until her appointment, Oyo-Ita was the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology. She is from Odukpani Local Government, Cross River State.

“The appointment is a testimony of Mr. President’s implicit confidence and trust in her ability to discharge the responsibilities of the office of Head of the Civil Service of the Federation,” the press statement signed by Bolaji Adebiyi read.

Oyo-Ita is replacing Danladi kifasi who was removed by the president on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Kifai’s pre-retirement leave as the Head of Civil Service of the Federation was also approved with effect from Tuesday, 20th October 2015.

The letter conveying the President's approval of the leave was signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Eng. Babachir David Lawal.

In the letter, the president expressed appreciation for Kifas’s meritorious service to the nation during his tenure as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. He wished him Gods guidance and best of luck in his future endeavours.