President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reinstatement of M.S. Danjuma, Permanent Secretary, Finance (Special Duties), following the lifting of his suspension over an ongoing investigation.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Olumuyiwa Enitan Abel, conveyed the President’s approval in a letter dated October 22, 2026.
Danjuma was suspended on August 21, 2026, alongside two other permanent secretaries, following a report by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
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The report concerned the activities of an alleged agency known as the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, reportedly promoted by George Buchi Nwabueze, with suspected involvement of public servants in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
Following due diligence, President Tinubu lifted Danjuma’s suspension and directed him to return to his official responsibilities in line with the Public Service Rules, applicable regulations and ethical standards governing the Federal Civil Service.
The reinstatement takes effect from October 21, 2026.
