Buhari appoint’s Oyo-Ita as acting Head of Service

​President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita, as the Acting Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, with effect from Wednesday, October 21, 2015.

Oyo-Ita, who until her appointment, was the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, is from OdukpaniLocal Government, Cross River State.

A statement by the Director of Press, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Bolaji Adebiyi, said the appointment is “a testimony of Mr. President’s implicit confidence and trust” in her ability to discharge the responsibilities of the office of Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.

The former Head of Service of the Federation, Danladi Kifasi who was due for retirement in December proceeded on his pre-retirement leave on Tuesday.

Elizabeth Archibong