Tinubu Approves Redeployment of 16 Federal Permanent Secretaries

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the redeployment of sixteen serving Permanent Secretaries within the Federal Public Service, effective Wednesday, November 19, 2025. This strategic reshuffle, announced by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, aims to enhance administrative efficiency and performance across key ministries and offices. The redeployment directive mandates the completion of all handover and takeover processes by Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

Details of the Redeployment

The affected Permanent Secretaries and their new postings are:

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• Engr. Funsho Adebiyi: from Works to Transportation
• Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana: from Aviation and Aerospace Development to General Services Office (OSGF)
• Dr. Yakubu Adam Kofarmata: from Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction to Aviation and Aerospace Development
• Mrs. Nko Asanye Esuabana: from Innovation, Science & Technology to Women Affairs
• Mr. Richard Pheelanmil Pheelangwa: from Water Resources and Sanitation to Defence
• Mr. Raymond Omenka Omachi: from Finance (Special Duties) to Finance, to understudy Mrs. Lydia Shehu
• Dr. Deborah Oyindamola Odoh: from Service Policies & Strategies Office (OHCSF) to Budget and Economic Planning
• Mr. Olubunmi Olusanya: from Youth Development to Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction
• Dr. Emeka Vitalis Obi: from Petroleum Resources to Federal Civil Service Commission
• Mrs. Fatima Sugra Tabi’a Mahmood: from Career Management Office (OHCSF) to Marine and Blue Economy, to understudy Mr. Olufemi Michael Oloruntola
• Dr. Emanso Okop Umobong: from Cabinet Affairs Office (OSGF) to Water Resources and Sanitation
• Dr. Maryam Ismaila Keshinro: from Women Affairs to Youth Development
• Mr. Ndiomu Philip: from Federal Civil Service Commission to Innovation, Science & Technology
• Engr. Nadungu Gagara: from Economic & Political Affairs (OSGF) to Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy
• Mrs. Oyekunle Patience Nwakuso: from Service Welfare Office (OHCSF) to Petroleum Resources
• Mr. Adeladan Rafiu Olarinre: from Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy to Works

This redeployment comes as part of President Tinubu’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the federal civil service by strategically positioning experienced Permanent Secretaries in roles where their skills can optimize government operations and service delivery. The reshuffle also signals a commitment to meritocracy and effective governance within key ministries such as Transportation, Defence, Humanitarian Affairs, Petroleum Resources, and Innovation sectors.

The Office of the Head of Service has emphasized the importance of a seamless transition, with all affected officials expected to complete their handing over and taking over responsibilities within a week from the effective date.