At least 19 of the 38 eligible directors who participated in the Permanent Secretaries’ examination for the selection process did not meet the required standards to progress.
The process for appointing new Permanent Secretaries kicked off on Monday, November 11, 2024, with an initial written examination.
In a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja, Head of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation, Eno Olotu, confirmed these outcomes.
Olotu emphasized that this exercise aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s dedication to promoting effective public service delivery by selecting top-level civil servants who are well-prepared with essential skills for the modern era.
“The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has commenced the three-stage assessment for appointing new Permanent Secretaries on Monday, November 11, 2024, with a written examination.
“Nineteen of the 38 eligible directors who sat for the examination have scaled through this first stage and will be participating in the second stage, which will test their competence in using information, communication, and technology (ICT) in conducting government business on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
“This three-stage exercise follows the established tradition of a transparent and rigorous process, designed to ensure that the very best candidates are appointed,” Olotu stated.
The statement added that successful candidates will then proceed to the final stage, appearing before a carefully constituted panel of top bureaucrats and representatives from the organised private sector on Friday, November 15, 2024.
“This process will culminate in Mr President’s appointment of the best candidates representing the eight states of Abia, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Enugu, Gombe, Kaduna, Kebbi, and Rivers, where vacancies exist.
“The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation congratulates all 38 candidates and appreciates the continued support of the Nigerian public in fostering meritocracy in career progression within the Civil Service,” the statement added.
