Defence Ministry’s perm sec, Aduda, retires

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, has formally retired from the Federal Civil Service after 22 years of dedicated and meritorious service to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

This was contained in a statement made available to Defence Correspondents in Abuja on Monday by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Patience Ituke.

According to the statement, Ambassador Aduda’s career, which spanned various ministries, culminated in his stewardship at the Ministry of Defence, where he provided exemplary leadership, commitment, and innovation in advancing the mandate of the institution.

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In his farewell message to staff, Amb. Aduda expressed profound gratitude to Almighty God and deep appreciation to colleagues for their cooperation and support throughout his years of service. He described his journey in the Federal Civil Service as both an honour and a privilege, noting that the opportunity to contribute to nation-building at different levels was a source of great fulfilment.

The retired Permanent Secretary urged serving officers to remain steadfast in their pursuit of excellence, stressing that the responsibilities before them are demanding but also present opportunities to shape Nigeria’s future.

He encouraged staff to uphold the ideals of teamwork, integrity, and patriotism, which he described as the hallmarks of effective public service.

Ambassador Aduda charged his colleagues to continue rendering selfless service to the nation with the fear of God, reminding them that “whatever we sow, we shall surely reap.”

He extended warm regards to all staff of the Ministry of Defence and pledged his continued support for national development even in retirement.

Furthermore, he handed over the affairs of the Ministry to the Director of the Army Affairs Department, Dr. S. M. Attah, who will serve as the Acting Permanent Secretary.

NIGERIAN TRIBUNE