President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, effective August 27, 2026.
A statement by Mr Bayo Ononuga his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy revealed that Mr. Enitan succeeds Mrs Didi Ester Watson – Jack, who will retire soon from the Federal Civil Service upon attaining the age of 60.
Mr Enitan, from Osun State, is the most senior Permanent Secretary in the Federal Civil Service.
He served as Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Police Affairs, The Ministry of the Humanitarian Affairs, and the Office of the Vice President. He is currently the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education.
He brings considerable institutional experience and deep understanding of how the Federal Civil Service works to his new responsibility.
President Tinubu in the statement expressed his profound appreciation to Mrs Watson – Jack for her distinguished service to the nation and for the reforms, innovations witnessed in the Civil Service during her tenure.
The President wishes her a fulfilling and successful life after service and conveys the nation’s gratitude for her years of dedication and impactful public service.
The President charges the incoming Head of Civil Service of the Federation to consolidate on the reforms and innovations already underway, deepen professionalism and efficiency across the service, and build a more effective and responsible civil service capable of delivering on the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The statement concluded that the President further urges Mr. Enitan to lead a Civil Service that is professional, merit – driven, accountable, innovative, and responsive to Nigeria’s needs and aspirations.
Enitan was born on December 12, 1966. He has his secondary education at Ajibode Grammar School, Ibadan and the College of Arts and Science, Ile – Ife. He later attended the University of Lagos and graduated in 1988 with a B. SC in Finance and Banking.
In 2025, Enitan obtained an MSC in Public Policy Analysis from Nasarawa State University, Lafia.
