President Bola Tinubu led the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he swore in Didi Esther Walson-Jack as the new Head of Service. Outgoing HoS Folashade Yemi-Esan attended the ceremony before her mandatory retirement.
President Bola Tinubu is leading the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja today, with key cabinet members and Vice President Kashim Shettima in attendance. The meeting is a critical platform for discussing national policy directions and strategic decisions impacting the country's governance.
A significant highlight of the session was the swearing-in ceremony for the newly appointed Head of Service (HoS), Didi Esther Walson-Jack. President Tinubu administered the oath of office to Walson-Jack, officially marking her assumption of the role. The ceremony was witnessed by Folashade Yemi-Esan, the outgoing Head of Service who is retiring after a notable tenure.
Yemi-Esan served as the Head of Service from September 18, 2019, initially in an acting capacity before her official appointment on March 4, 2020. Her departure follows the mandatory retirement age, closing a chapter of dedicated public service.
The FEC meeting is expected to cover various policy issues and administrative matters. As President Tinubu and his team deliberate on pressing national issues, the inclusion of new leadership in the civil service signifies a potential shift in administrative priorities.
Further details on the outcomes of today’s meeting will be provided as they become available, shedding light on the administration's ongoing efforts to address national challenges and implement its policy agenda.
