Government Initiates Selection Procedure for Five Enduring Administrative Heads
The Federal Government has announced the appointment of five new permanent secretaries, including three to head newly established ministries. This move is part of an ongoing effort to strengthen the federal civil service [1][2][3][5].
To be eligible for these positions, candidates must be directors at Grade Level 17 in the mainstream Federal Civil Service. They must also be verified on the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) portal and have served as directors for at least two years [4].
The appointments will fill vacancies in Imo State, the Federal Capital Territory, and three newly created rotational zonal positions. The three zonal positions will initially be filled by candidates from the North-Central, North-East, and South-East geopolitical zones [3].
All eligible candidates are required to submit their confidential and personal files, two copies of their CV, a brief on each eligible director using the attached format, and proof of indigeneship of the state where the vacancy exists [7][8]. Candidates must also provide evidence of compliance with the eligibility criteria and confirm that they have no pending disciplinary action against them [10][11].
Serving permanent secretaries have been asked to confirm that all applicants are free from disciplinary cases and meet the eligibility requirements [12]. All documents must be submitted to the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Career Management Office, Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase II, Block A, 4th Floor, Abuja, on or before 4:00 pm WAT on August 12, 2025 [13].
It's worth noting that President Bola Tinubu has already appointed no fewer than 26 permanent secretaries to fill vacancies in the federal civil service. In November 2023, he swore in eight new permanent secretaries. Another eight were sworn in in June 2024. In December 2024, eight more were appointed, followed by two additional appointments in March 2025 [6].
Didi Walson-Jack, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, oversees these appointments [9]. For female civil servants, indigeneship cannot be acquired by marriage [14].
This announcement marks a significant step in the ongoing development of the federal civil service, ensuring that it remains a strong and effective institution in the service of the Nigerian people.
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