President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Mrs. Esther Didi Walson-Jack as the new Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HoS) at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
She was sworn-in just before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council meeting.
Walson-Jack, a lawyer, succeeds Folashade Yemi-Esan, who retired on Aug. 12, 2024.
At the brief ceremony, the president said the new head of service was stepping into very big shoes and prayed for her success.
He said: “You’re stepping into very big shoes, and we pray that God continues to guide you, provide you with wisdom and enhance your integrity to serve this country and the civil service in the most successful way.”
“Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan must be thanked for her exceptional tenure as Head of Service. We thank her for her commitment, duty and loyalty.
“As she steps down, we express our deep gratitude for her unwavering commitment to the service of her country.
“As we bid farewell to her, we are also hear to swear in officially the new Head of Service.”
