Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, HoCSF, has refuted claims by a section of the Media alleging a plan to extend the tenure of a serving Permanent Secretary.
The HoCSF emphasised that any decision concerning the retirement or tenure of a Permanent Secretary is made strictly following the rules and subject to the approval of the appropriate authority.
The Online media reports that the OHCSOF in collaboration with the Ministers of Defence have planned to extend the tenure of Mr. Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, Permanent Secretary representing the Federal Capital Territory
The OHCSF categorically denies any plan to request the extension of the tenure of either Aduda or any other Permanent Secretary.
“The Public Service Rules, 2021, Rule 020909 (b), stipulates that a Permanent Secretary shall hold office for four years and be renewable for a further term of four years, subject to satisfactory performance, and no more.
“These Rules are indeed the Law. They have been enforced and will continue to be applied in the Federal Civil Service,” Walson-Jack stated.
The HCSF, Didi Esther Walson-Jack reiterates her unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law, transparency, and due process in managing human resources across the Service while she remains resolute in her commitment to merit-based leadership and accountability in public administration.
She restated her steadfast commitment to transparency and integrity as the cornerstone of her leadership, while ensuring the public’s trust in the Civil Service.
“We reiterate our unwavering adherence to the Public Service Rules, ensuring a secure and confident system,” she said.
The public is hereby advised to ignore this and similar publications and avoid spreading misinformation that could create unnecessary tension or undermine public confidence in the Civil Service.
“We encourage citizens to rely on official sources for accurate information to avoid being misled,” Walson-Jack said.