President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in eight newly appointed federal Permanent Secretaries to fill existing and upcoming vacancies in state and regional spaces. The ceremony took place just before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House in Abuja.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, announced that the FEC would be divided into two segments: the swearing-in of the new Permanent Secretaries and the subsequent Council meeting. The brief ceremony, conducted in two batches, was anchored by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, who recited the citations of the new appointees.
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The newly sworn-in Permanent Secretaries are Dr. Emanso Umobong Okop (Akwa-Ibom), Obi Emeka Vitalis (Anambra), Mahmood Fatima (Bauchi), and Danjuma Mohammed Sanusi (Jigawa). Others include Olusanya Olubunmi (Ondo), Dr. Keshinro Maryam Ismaila (Zamfara), Akujobi Chinyere Ijeoma (South-East), and Isokpunwu Christopher Osaruwanmwen (South-South).
In addition to the swearing-in, cabinet members congratulated President Tinubu on his re-election as the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Speaking on behalf of the Council, the SGF praised President Tinubu for his commitment to the growth and development of Nigeria and Africa, which led to his re-election by West African regional leaders.
