The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has announced that seven candidates have been shortlisted for the oral interview stage in the ongoing selection process for appointing Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service after satisfying the required marks to advance to the third and concluding stage of the exercise.
This progression, according to a statement on Thursday in Abuja, underscored the Federal Government’s dedication to a transparent and merit-based selection process, ensuring that only the most qualified individuals ascend to these pivotal leadership roles.
The statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Mrs. Eno Olotu, indicated that the shortlisted candidates have successfully navigated previous stages, including a comprehensive written examination and an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) proficiency test, which evaluated their knowledge, skills, and readiness to lead at the highest levels of public service.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to fairness and excellence in the selection process.
She emphasised that the invitation of these candidates to the oral interview stage reflects the government’s resolve to appoint leaders of integrity, competence, and vision, capable of steering the Federal Civil Service toward achieving national development goals.
“The upcoming oral interviews will provide a platform to assess the candidates’ leadership qualities, policy-making acumen, and strategic vision. The government remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring that the final appointees possess the expertise and professionalism necessary to fulfill the mandate of the Federal Civil Service.
“The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation extends its best wishes to the candidates and anticipates concluding the selection process in a manner that exemplifies fairness, transparency, and adherence to the principles of meritocracy,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has continued to uphold its commitment to ensuring that transparency, equity, and fairness define the appointment process for top leadership positions in the Federal Civil Service.
This commitment was reaffirmed with the release of the written examination results for the position of Accountant-General of the Federation, as issued in an official circular. The results revealed that ten (10) out of the fifteen (15) candidates who sat for the examination passed and will now progress to the next stage – the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) proficiency test, an essential component of the selection process.
The examination assessed candidates in key areas such as public financial management, auditing, and fiscal policy, ensuring that only the most competent individuals advanced to the next stage. This rigorous selection process aligns with the Government’s broader objectives of strengthening accountability, transparency, and efficiency in public sector financial management.
Commenting on the results, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, expressed confidence in the process, stating that it reflects the dedication to appointing the most capable individuals to leadership roles in financial management.
She commended the rigorous nature of the selection process, emphasizing that it ensures the appointment of professionals who will uphold the highest standards of integrity and efficiency in managing public finances.
The ten (10) successful candidates will now prepare for the ICT proficiency test scheduled for Thursday, 13th February 2025, a crucial stage that further assesses their ability to leverage technology in modern financial administration.
The Government remains steadfast in its commitment to merit-based recruitment, ensuring that the final appointee to the position of Accountant-General of the Federation possesses the skills, knowledge, and leadership qualities required to drive excellence in public financial management.
The impending position of the Accountant-General of the Federation will be vacant after the expiration of the tenure of the incumbent, Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein, on 7th March 2025.
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