Yar’Adua adamant over tenure for perm secs, directors – The Nation

Bunmi Awolusi — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:19:54 +0000

There were strong indications yesterday that President Umaru Yar’Adua is adamant on the new eight-year tenure for Permanent Secretaries and Directors in the Federal Civil Service.

But the controversy over tenure appointment heightened yesterday as those who may be affected by the policy alleged that the Head of Service, Mr. Steve Oronsaye, did not follow due process.

Oronsaye had, in an August 26 circular, ordered all permanent secretaries and directors, who will be eight years in office by January 1, next year, to submit their pre-retirement notice.

About nine of the 36 surviving Permanent Secretaries in the federal Civil Service and over 100 directors may be forced to retire by January.

In the last three weeks, permanent secretaries and directors who may be affected by the policy have been trying to resist it, culminating in a spate of flood to President Yar’Adua.

Oronsanye Emerges New Head of Service – Thisday

Bunmi Awolusi — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:27:44 +0000

President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua yesterday appro-ved the appointment of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mr. Steve Oronsanye, as the new Head of Service of the Federation.

He will succeed Ms Ama Inyingiala Pepple who retires on Monday. Pepple is retiring after clocking 60 years, the mandatory age for retirement.

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Yar’Adua adamant over tenure for perm secs, directors – The Nation

Oronsanye Emerges New Head of Service – Thisday