New Era in Civil Service: Esther Walson-Jack Takes Over as Head of Federation’s Civil Service

Significant transition at the Federal Executive Council meeting yesterday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, officially appointed and swore in Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoSF). This marks a new chapter in the administration of the nation’s civil service.

The ceremony saw the out-gone HoSF, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, CFR, formally hand over the baton of leadership to her successor. Dr. Yemi-Esan’s tenure was marked by notable achievements in reforming and modernizing the civil service, and she expressed confidence that Mrs. Walson-Jack will continue to drive positive change in the sector.

Mrs. Walson-Jack, who brings years of experience and a reputation for excellence, has promised to build on the foundations laid by her predecessor, with a focus on enhancing efficiency, transparency, and professionalism within the civil service. Her appointment is seen as a strategic move by President Tinubu to further strengthen the public sector’s role in delivering effective governance.

As the new Head of Service, Mrs. Walson-Jack will be responsible for steering the civil service toward greater productivity and ensuring that the sector remains a vital engine of national development. Her leadership is anticipated to usher in innovative policies that will benefit both civil servants and the nation at large.

This transition signifies the continuity of leadership and the commitment of the administration to fostering a dynamic and responsive civil service in Nigeria.