Nearly a month after the newly updated Public Service Rules went into effect, about 10 directors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration who have served in their positions for more than eight years have not started the necessary retirement process.
The directors were reportedly on the directorship cadre for nine to twelve years and were expected to submit their letter of retirement in accordance with the PSR, which became effective on July 27, 2023.
The PUNCH reported that the new rule was expected to affect over 500 directors who have stagnated in their positions for eight years or more.
The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Folashade Yemi-Esan had in a memo dated July 27, addressed to all Permanent Secretaries, Accountant-General of the Federation, Auditor-General of the Federation and Heads of Extra Ministerial Departments, ordered strict compliance with the revised rules.
The new rules also included a tenure policy for permanent secretaries, who are now required to serve a four-year term that is renewable based on performance.
According to FCTA sources, the Director of Human Resource Management, Bashir Muhammad, and his equivalent at the Christian Pilgrimage Board, Dabara Vingo, as well as others affected by the order, have yet to quit office than a month after the directive went into effect.
According to reports, Muhammad recently asked a three-month extension from FCTA Permanent Secretary Olusade Adesola.
An official stated, ‘’No fewer than 10 directors who have spent between nine and 12 years in office have refused to vacate office or retire as stipulated by the revised PSR. In fact, the Director of Human Resource Management has just asked the permanent secretary for three months’ extension in office.
‘’Though the request has not been granted, everyone in FCTA is worried by the refusal of the concerned officials to comply with the rules. We are hoping the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike would intervene speedily.’’
