President Bola Tinubu has appointed Alfred Abah as the Senior Special Assistant on Civil Service Matters, the first role of its kind within Nigeria’s Civil Service.
Abah, a retired director from the Federal Civil Service, was appointed to this new position to help enhance the administration and operational efficiency of the civil service.
The appointment was announced in a statement released by Eno Olotu, Director of Press at the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation.
Didi Walson-Jack, the Head of Civil Service, expressed her appreciation to President Tinubu for establishing this unprecedented role, which she believes will be pivotal in improving the functioning of the civil service.
The statement reads: “She emphasized that this strategic decision reflects the administration’s commitment to advancing ongoing reform efforts aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Civil Service.
“Mr. Alfred Abah, an accomplished administrator and a retired Director of the Federal Civil Service, brings with him a wealth of experience, deep expertise, and a solid reputation for integrity and professionalism. With over three decades of dedicated service in various key roles across the public sector, his track record speaks to his capability in driving reforms and fostering organisational excellence.
“The HCSF noted that, under the leadership of President Tinubu and his Renewed Hope Agenda, the Nigerian Civil Service has witnessed transformative progress. These reforms have boosted the confidence of the Nigerian people in the government’s dedication to good governance and public service excellence.”
