A total of 29 candidates participated in the assessment, with 11 successfully meeting the requirements to become permanent secretaries in the Federal Civil Service.
Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, which is anchoring the exercise reaffirmed its dedication to meritocracy, transparency, and fairness in the appointment of Permanent Secretaries.
While providing an update on the Permanent Secretary selection, Director, Information and Public Relations, Mrs. Eno Olotu, announced the successful conclusion of the first-tier written examination for candidates aspiring to the top leadership positions in the Federal Civil Service.
She noted, “A total of 29 candidates participated in the rigorous assessment, with 11 successfully meeting the required standards to proceed to the next stage.
“This outcome reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring that only the most competent and qualified individuals advance to leadership roles, in line with the vision for an efficient and professional public service.”
She said that the next phase of the selection process is a proficiency test in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), scheduled for Wednesday, 12th February 2025.
The statement described this next stage as a critical component of the Permanent Secretary examination, designed to assess candidates’ digital competencies, a necessity for leading a technologically driven and innovative public sector.
Reacting to the results, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, emphasized that the selection process remains competitive, credible, and aligned with the nation’s governance and accountability objectives.
She reiterated the administration’s unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards in leadership selection, ensuring that the public service is led by visionary and competent professionals.
Meanwhile, candidates who qualified for the written examination for the position of Accountant-General of the Federation were expected to undertake their assessment on Tuesday, 11th February 2025.
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