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Federal High Court Nullifies APC Zamfara North Primary, Directs Fresh Election in 14 Days

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By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna

The All Progressives Congress has suffered a major setback in Zamfara North after a Federal High Court nullified its May 19, 2026 senatorial primary and ordered the party to conduct a fresh exercise within 14 days.

Delivering the judgment virtually in Gusau, Justice Hassan Dikko upheld a pre-election suit filed by APC aspirant Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi. The court declared the primary that produced Senator Sahabi Ya’u Kaura as the party’s candidate for the 2027 election invalid.

The APC, the Independent National Electoral Commission, and Senator Sahabi Ya’u Kaura were listed as defendants in the suit.

Briefing journalists after the ruling, counsel to the plaintiff, Bello Galadi, said the court agreed with his client that no valid primary was held on May 19, 2026.

According to Galadi, Justice Dikko found evidence of overvoting and ruled that the APC failed to comply substantially with its Constitution, its guidelines for primaries, and the relevant provisions of the Electoral Act.

“Consequently, the court set aside the purported primary and directed the APC to conduct a fresh exercise within 14 days,” Galadi said. He described the judgment as “a victory for democracy and a reaffirmation of the judiciary as the last hope of the common man.”

Counsel to the APC and Senator Sahabi Ya’u, Musbahu Salawudeen, also spoke to reporters and welcomed the court’s directive. He said the order gives the party a chance to avoid being excluded from the 2027 general elections.

“That is the beauty of the judiciary. My Lord has given another window and opportunity to the APC that they can have a second bite, now that a fresh primary will be conducted within 14 days from today,” Salawudeen stated.

He added that his legal team would study the judgment in detail before advising Senator Sahabi Ya’u on whether to accept the ruling or file an appeal. He stressed that the final decision rests with his client.

Salawudeen expressed optimism that even with a fresh primary, Senator Sahabi Ya’u would emerge again as the APC candidate for Zamfara North.

In his reaction, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi described the judgment as a victory for democracy and the rule of law. He urged the national leadership of the APC to conduct the fresh primary in strict compliance with the Electoral Act and the party’s guidelines.

“The decision has reaffirmed the judiciary as the last hope of the common man, particularly for those seeking legal redress when their rights were allegedly violated,” Shinkafi said.

He called on the APC and other political parties to adhere strictly to their constitutions, internal guidelines, and relevant electoral laws in conducting party primaries.

Shinkafi further cautioned political parties against actions that could undermine democratic processes, and urged aggrieved members to seek legal redress instead of resorting to violence or other unlawful means.

Borno: Zulum Pledges Accelerated Reconstruction of Malam Fatori Town

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…Sacks Village and Ward Heads Over Absence

By Abdullahi Alhassan

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has pledged the accelerated reconstruction of critical public infrastructure in Mallam-Fatori, headquarters of Abadam Local Government Area, as part of efforts to support residents returning to communities liberated from insurgency.

Governor Zulum made the commitment on Monday during a working visit to the border community, where he assessed the condition of public facilities and engaged directly with residents on their immediate needs. He inspected destroyed schools, government buildings, and housing facilities across the town.

Mallam-Fatori a war-ravaged border town remains one of the communities hardest hit by years of insurgency, with dilapidated buildings, abandoned facilities, and damaged public infrastructure standing as visible reminders of a community whose development was interrupted by conflict.

At the end of the inspection, Governor Zulum directed the immediate construction of an Islamiyya (Islamic) school, primary and secondary schools, as well as a hospital, to restore essential services and improve access to education and healthcare for residents.

“Provision of basic amenities is critical to enabling returnees to rebuild their lives, restore livelihoods, and give their children a stronger foundation for the future,” Zulum said.

The governor also met with residents. The engagement gave residents an opportunity to speak directly with government officials about the challenges confronting them and the support required to fully restore normal life.

At the headquarters of the 68 Battalion Nigerian Army, in Mallam-Fatori, Governor Zulum met with the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel D. Y. Chuwar, along with senior officers and troops deployed to the area.

He commended their courage, resilience, and commitment to maintaining security and facilitating the return of civilian life, and assured them of his administration’s continued support, particularly in providing essential needs to enhance their operational effectiveness.

…Sacks Village and Ward Heads over Absence

Governor Zulum also directed the immediate suspension of all village and ward heads in Mallam-Fatori and ordered that the process for appointing new representatives to serve the returning population begin without delay.

The directive comes amid renewed government efforts to rebuild Mallam-Fatori, a community heavily affected by years of insurgency and displacement.

The governor expressed concern over the absence of village and ward heads during his visit, describing it as unacceptable at a time when residents are returning and communities are beginning the difficult task of rebuilding their lives.

“Traditional leaders have a critical role to play in stabilising communities emerging from conflict. Their presence is essential not only for maintaining communication between government and residents but also for strengthening community resilience and providing leadership as returnees settle into their ancestral homes,” Zulum said.

The governor directed the Commissioner for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Hon. Sugun Mai Mele, to work closely with His Royal Highness, the Shehu of Borno to commence the process of appointing new village and ward heads for Mallam-Fatori without delay.

Zulum emphasised that the new appointees must be persons of proven integrity, competence, commitment, and ingenuity capable of understanding the realities confronting residents and working with government and security agencies to restore stability and development.

Zulum Delivers: Borno Civil Servants Jubilant as Leave Grants, Three-Year Promotional Benefits Hit Accounts

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...Organised Labour Commend Zulum for Swift Payment.

By Abdullahi Alhassan

Civil servants across Borno State are in a jubilant mood following the payment of leave grants and three years promotional benefits, after Governor Babagana Umara Zulum directed the immediate release of the entitlements to workers.

The payments began hitting the accounts of civil servants on Thursday and continued through the weekend, following the Governor’s recent directive for the immediate settlement of the outstanding entitlements.

The approval was granted during a meeting on Monday, August 17, between Governor Zulum and the leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), after the Office of the Head of Service submitted a proposal for consideration.

Zulum directed the immediate implementation of promotional benefits for all civil servants across the state for 2023, 2024, and 2025, the payment of leave grants for all entitled civil servants for the 2025 session, and a review of salary arrears for secondary and tertiary education staff, with a view to implementation by September, 2026.

Since assuming office in 2019, Zulum administration has prioritised the welfare of civil servants and retirees, alongside the settlement of entitlements owed deceased workers’ families.

The Governor has rolled out a series of measures to improve the wellbeing of civil servants, spanning salaries, pensions and gratuities, health insurance, promotions, and transportation.

Recent interventions include N8 billion to clear pension and gratuity liabilities accrued between 2019 and 2021 for retired primary school teachers and other civil servants; N5.8 billion to settle the remaining gratuity backlog for families of deceased civil servants and pensioners; a N200 million monthly allocation for the payment of outstanding gratuities; and the implementation of a health insurance scheme, among other measures.

Governor Zulum has reiterated his commitment to settling all outstanding workers’ entitlements before the end of his tenure.

…Organised Labour Commends Zulum for Swift Payment

The Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Yusuf Inuwa, and his Trade Union Congress counterpart, Comrade Mohammed Baba, have commended Governor Babagana Zulum for the swift payment of leave grants and promotional benefits.

They lauded the Governor for the consistent and prompt payment of monthly salaries, pensions, and other entitlements throughout his tenure, without delay.

“We would like to commend the Governor for the prompt payment of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 promotional benefits and leave grants. Less than one week after the Governor’s directive, the payments hit the accounts of civil servants,” Inuwa and Baba said.

“Zulum is a listening Governor. Whenever we present him with workers’ demands, he addresses them immediately. This demonstrates his commitment to civil servants’ welfare,” they added.

Residents Seek Urgent Intervention as Kaduna Electric Leaves Estate in Darkness Over Metering Dispute

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By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna

Millennium City residents in Kaduna State are appealing for urgent intervention after Kaduna Electric disconnected electricity supply to the entire estate on Saturday, a move they say was made despite a pending court case on meter replacement.

The Ministerial Plot Housing Estate Residents Association, MPHERA, said the total blackout has affected more than 500 people, impacted hospitals and patients, and raised serious security concerns in the area.

In a press statement issued to journalists in Kaduna, MPHERA Chairman, Shafik Muazu Shira, said residents are not opposed to electricity supply or proper metering. He explained that the dispute is centered on the manner in which Kaduna Electric proposes to carry out a blanket replacement of existing meters.

Shira said an Electricity Committee had been established to promote the integrity of electricity supply in Millennium City while protecting the interests of both consumers and Kaduna Electric.

He urged Kaduna Electric to allow the judicial process to run its course, and to avoid actions capable of further complicating the dispute while the matter remains before the court.

The association described the decision to disconnect the entire community over objections to the disputed metering exercise as excessive, and called for urgent regulatory attention.

Shira also expressed concern over the proposed installation of electricity meters on poles. He insisted that any such installation must comply with relevant regulations and technical standards prescribed by NERC and NEMSA.

According to Shira, NEMSA had previously conducted an independent technical verification of meters within the affected estates and identified some meters that required replacement or further action. He therefore called on Kaduna Electric to adhere strictly to NEMSA’s recommendations and to engage the residents before implementing any approved meter replacement.

Shira recalled that residents and community structures in Millennium City had, for almost a decade, cooperated with Kaduna Electric and provided support and infrastructure that facilitated electricity distribution across the communities. He urged the electricity company to return to the negotiating table and pursue a mutually acceptable resolution rather than disconnecting the entire community.

The residents said the prolonged blackout is already creating serious security concerns, particularly at night, warning that the absence of electricity could expose residents and their property to criminal activities.

They further said the affected area accommodates hospitals and patients, while more than 500 people are being adversely affected by the prolonged power outage.

The residents appealed to Governor Uba Sani to urgently intervene and prevail on Kaduna Electric to restore electricity supply pending the determination of the court case and the conclusion of relevant regulatory processes.

They also called on NERC and NEMSA to urgently investigate the circumstances surrounding the disconnection and ensure that the rights and interests of electricity consumers are protected.

The residents reiterated their willingness to engage Kaduna Electric and the Kaduna State Government in meaningful dialogue, stressing that their demand is for a peaceful, lawful and mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute.

They urged all parties to exercise restraint, respect the ongoing judicial process and prioritize the security and wellbeing of residents, businesses and essential facilities in Millennium City.

Climate Activists Mobilise Nigerians to Vote for Climate-Conscious Leaders in 2027

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By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna

As political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections intensify, a coalition of Nigerian climate and environmental activists has launched the #Vote4Climate Initiative, calling on political aspirants and parties to include climate change and environmental protection in their campaign manifestos.

In a statement made available to journalists, the coalition said the campaign is aimed at ensuring that climate change and environmental issues become part of political discussions and campaigns across Nigeria’s 36 states.

The Head of Communications and Strategies at African Climate Reporters, Comrade Ibrahima Yakubu, said climate change should no longer be treated as a secondary issue during election campaigns because its impacts are already affecting millions of Nigerians.

He said flooding, drought, desertification, deforestation, extreme heat, pollution and water shortages are increasingly threatening agriculture, food security, livelihoods and public health.

Yakubu urged political aspirants to present clear and practical plans for tackling climate change, including tree planting, forest restoration, clean energy, sustainable agriculture, improved waste management, flood prevention and protection of water resources.

He also called on voters, particularly young Nigerians, to support candidates who demonstrate genuine commitment to environmental protection and climate action.

The coalition said making climate change a major issue in the 2027 elections would encourage future leaders to develop long-term solutions to Nigeria’s growing environmental challenges and protect vulnerable communities.

The #Vote4Climate Initiative is being supported by climate advocates, civil society organisations and environmental groups, including Metro-environmental Initiative, Green Connection with the aim of mobilising Nigerians to demand stronger climate commitments from political candidates.

Udu Bye-Election: USM Initiative Vows Formidable Electoral Onslaught in Favour of APC’s Ator Okolosi (Videos & Photos)

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By Sunday Apah

The Unique Sound Minds Initiative (USMI) has pledged an overwhelming cascade of votes and unwavering grassroots mobilisation behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Mr. Ator Okolosi for the forthcoming September 19, 2026 bye-election into the Delta State House of Assembly, Udu Constituency.

The high-stakes consultative visit took place at the residence of Olorogun Eddie Ono-Sorhue on Ogodogun Street, Ovwian, in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, where the air was charged with strategic determination and an unmistakable demand for absolute victory.

Addressing the gathering with iron-clad authority, Olorogun Eddie Ono-Sorhue declared that the time for half-hearted commitments had long expired.

He charged every leader present to treat the forthcoming contest as a decisive battlefield, insisting that anything short of delivering over 80 percent of the votes from their units and wards would amount to an unforgivable betrayal of the collective mandate.

“We did not assemble here for empty rhetoric,” he stated. “We demand total dominance at the polling units. Every street, every compound, every ward must be brought under the APC banner with an overwhelming majority that leaves no room for opposition recovery.”

Echoing and intensifying that call, Olorogun Sir Richard Odibo spoke with equal severity, warning that the credibility of the entire structure rested on measurable results rather than mere attendance.

He described the 80 percent target as a non-negotiable threshold that would separate genuine mobilizers from pretenders. “Leaders who fail to deliver this threshold will have exposed their own weakness,” Odibo asserted.

“This is not a suggestion; it is a binding directive. The Unique Sound Minds Initiative will not tolerate lukewarm performance when the destiny of Udu Constituency hangs in the balance.”

Earlier in the proceedings, Olorogun Igho Akpojotor set the tone by explaining the dual purpose of the visit with deliberate clarity.

He stated that the group had come first to formally salute the members of the Unique Sound Minds Initiative for the solid and unwavering support they rendered during the APC primary election, support that had proven instrumental in consolidating the party’s internal strength.

Looking ahead, he emphasised that the same support should now be magnified and redirected toward the September 19 bye-election.

“We are here to convert past solidarity into an unstoppable electoral force that will guarantee victory for our candidate.”

In a subsequent interaction with the APC standard-bearer, Mr Ator Okolosi, the candidate responded with measured gratitude tempered by steely resolve.

He acknowledged the initiative’s formidable pledge as a critical pillar of the campaign architecture and affirmed that such organised power, if fully activated, would translate into an impregnable majority at the polls.

 

Okolosi stressed that the promised vote harvest must be matched by disciplined execution on the ground, warning that complacency at this stage would be catastrophic. “I receive this commitment with deep appreciation,” he said.

Gun Runner Caught with Arms in Zaria Motor Park Says Kaduna Police CP

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By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command says it has recorded significant breakthroughs in the last month, with the arrest of a suspected gun runner, three bandit kingpins, and a gang linked to armed robbery and rape around Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters in Kaduna. He said the operations reflect the Command’s shift to intelligence-led policing and closer collaboration with communities and sister agencies.

The most dramatic seizure happened on August 25 at about 9pm. Operatives from Sabon Gari Division responded to a distress call from Yan’Karfe Motor Park in Zaria after a man was seen struggling with a sack of potatoes.

Inside the sack, police found two AK-49 rifles, 228 rounds of RPG ammunition, 275 rounds of 7.62mm AK-47 ammunition, five AK-47 magazines, and quantities of suspected hard drugs. The suspect, Kenneth, 39, from Delta State, is in custody.

A day earlier, on August 24, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit acting on credible intelligence arrested three suspected bandits at Audu Jangwam along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway.

They were identified as Ibrahim Muhammad alias Alti, 25, from Adamawa State, Usman Tukur alias Mallam, 27, from Zamfara State, and Hassan Alhaji Salisu alias Tagwaye, 23, from Gusau LGA, Zamfara State. During interrogation, they confessed to operating in Millennium City and other suburbs of Kaduna.

The Command also traced and arrested Gideon Martins, 32, of Jay-Jay Street, Sabon Tasha, on July 22. A search of the suspect yielded one locally made double-barrel gun, one handcuff, one live 9mm round, two cartridges, a POS machine, a drilling machine, and assorted security uniforms.

On August 25, police on stop-and-search duty along Kachia Road intercepted a motorcyclist with a sack. The sack contained 134 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition. The rider told investigators he was conveying the consignment on the orders of a notorious bandit known as Yellow Mai-million.

In another operation on August 15 along the Zaria-Kano Expressway, operatives sighted men loading items into an unregistered Volkswagen Golf. The occupants fled on sighting police, abandoning 11 sacks of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis. A manhunt for the suspects has begun.

The Command, working with ABU Security and the CJTF, also broke a syndicate behind a wave of armed robbery and rape in communities behind ABU Zaria. Three men were arrested on August 15 following distress calls from Rafin Tukurwa Village.

The suspects are Jamilu Yau alias Jagwa, 20, Abdullahi Hamisu alias Maikudi Santsi, 25, both of Tudun Natsira, and Sani Abubakar alias Gaye, 20, of Rafin Tukurwa.

According to police, Jagwa and Gaye confessed to multiple attacks in Gidan Kira, Magata and Gidan Maranta villages where victims were robbed at knifepoint and sexually assaulted. They said they used a “grave stick” charm allegedly supplied by Maikudi Santsi. More victims and village heads have since reported similar cases against Santsi.

In Kajuru LGA, a 27-year-old man, Barnabas Amale of Iburu Village, was arrested on August 19 after threatening farmers with a pistol during an attempted phone theft in Idon-Gida. Investigation linked him to Victor Patrick, 37, who police say collected the firearm from one Oyou Movel, now at large.

The Command also recovered a white Toyota Hilux, registration DKA 174 LY, belonging to the Kaduna State Water Board. The vehicle was stolen from Ungwan Rimi on August 18 and tracked to Kano State, where the thieves abandoned it and escaped.

On August 26, operatives arrested Abdullahi Abubakar and Shehu Sani, both from Makera, Kajuru LGA, over the armed robbery and vandalism of the Infectious Disease Centre in Mando. Police said the gang scaled the fence, tied up five security guards, and vandalized a transformer.

CP Muhammad said the Metropolitan Area Command and the Task Force have intensified patrols and raids on criminal hideouts to cut off movement and logistics for bandits, robbers and kidnappers.

He condemned attacks on public infrastructure as sabotage against public health and safety, and urged residents to protect government facilities in their communities and provide timely information to police.

The Commissioner made a direct appeal to the judiciary to allow police to parade suspects arrested with exhibits. He argued that public parade deters crime and informs communities about police efforts.

CP Muhammad thanked the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and Governor Senator Uba Sani for support, and commended Kaduna residents for information that led to the arrests. He said all suspects will be charged to court at the conclusion of investigations.

Massive Defection Storm Hits Erhuwaren as NDC, ADC, Others Defect to APC (Photos & Videos)

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By Sunday Apah

In a dramatic political twist in Delta State, hundreds of top-ranking members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), African Democratic Congress (ADC) and several other opposition parties on Sunday 30th August, 2026 defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Erhuwaren community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state.

The mass exodus, described by observers as a a decisive realignments, unfolded during a high-powered unity meeting hosted by two of the party’s influential figures in the area.

The landmark gathering, convened under the leadership of Olorogun Johnson Boro, the undisputed APC leader in the community, and co-hosted by Olorogun Kakor Ese, Director-General of the Delta State Local Content Agency, transformed into a full-blown endorsement spectacle.

In a show of overwhelming solidarity, the newly expanded APC family in Erhuwaren unanimously threw its weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for Governor of Delta State, Senator Ede Dafinone for the Delta Central Senatorial District, Rt. Hon. Francis Ejiroghene Waive for the Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency, and Hon. Festus Utuama for the Delta State House of Assembly seat in Ughelli South Constituency I.

Olorogun Johnson Boro, addressing the charged crowd with characteristic intensity, unveiled the strategic purpose of the meeting.

He declared that the time had come for genuine progressives to abandon sinking opposition vessels and board the only ship capable of delivering sustainable development, security and prosperity to Erhuwaren and beyond.

Boro thundered that the APC under Tinubu and Oborevwori had proven itself as the sole platform with both the vision and the machinery to transform the fortunes of the people, warning that continued stay in fragmented opposition parties amounted to political suicide.

On his part, Olorogun Kakor Ese delivered a blistering assessment of the opposition’s failures, describing the mass defection as the inevitable consequence of empty promises and leadership bankruptcy.

He emphasised that the APC’s unmatched track record in local content development, infrastructure delivery and youth empowerment had left no room for doubt.

Kakor insisted that only a united APC front could guarantee the community’s rightful place in the unfolding new political order in Delta State and at the federal level.

The atmosphere reached fever pitch when Hon. Christiana Umukoro rose to move a formal motion for the endorsement of the entire APC ticket.

Her motion, delivered with measured force and unwavering conviction, was swiftly and thunderously seconded by Apostle Peter Egodomroren, triggering prolonged ovation and chants of solidarity across the venue. The motion was adopted by acclamation, sealing what party chieftains described as an irreversible political realignment.

Party leaders present hailed the development as a crushing blow to opposition ranks and a clear signal that the APC’s grassroots machinery in Ughelli South remains unassailable.

Several of the defecting NDC and ADC heavyweights, speaking under the weight of the moment, confessed that the compelling leadership of Boro and Kakor for attracting street lights to the community and the developmental credentials of the APC had left them with no alternative but to cross the floor in the interest of their people.

As the meeting drew to a close under a canopy of renewed optimism, both Olorogun Johnson Boro and Olorogun Kakor Ese reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining the momentum.

They pledged to convert the massive influx of new members into an unbreakable electoral fortress, warning that any attempt to reverse the tide of progressive politics in the community would be met with organised and decisive resistance.

Edisi Extols Appointment of Okotete as Secretary of EPCM APC Presidential Campaign Council

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By Sunday Apah

A distinguished stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Engineer Oghenerukevwe Edisi, has unequivocally lauded the appointment of Honourable Stella Okotete, Executive Director of Business Development at the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM Bank), as Secretary of the Election Planning, Coordination and Mobilisation Directorate of the 2027 APC Presidential Campaign Council.

The commendation, articulated in a formal statement released on Friday, 28 August 2026, underscores the profound significance of this elevation within the party’s strategic hierarchy.

In the carefully worded pronouncement, Engineer Edisi characterised the appointment as an unambiguous affirmation of Okotete’s exemplary dedication, professional competence and unshakeable allegiance to the progressive tenets that define the APC.

He emphasised that her selection reflects the party’s discerning recognition of individuals whose proven track records align seamlessly with its overarching mission of national advancement and democratic consolidation.

The statement further elaborates that Okotete’s extensive reservoir of experience, coupled with her demonstrable aptitude for meticulous strategic coordination, is poised to exert a decisive and constructive influence upon the campaign’s operational efficacy.

Engineer Edisi expressed unwavering confidence that these attributes will substantially fortify the collective endeavour of the party to entrench good governance and deliver tangible dividends of democracy to the Nigerian populace.

Highlighting the gravity of the responsibility entrusted to her, Edisi invoked divine intercession, praying that the Almighty God bestow upon Okotete the requisite wisdom, fortitude and favour indispensable for the successful discharge of this pivotal assignment. Such spiritual endorsement, he implied, remains indispensable amid the intricate demands of national electoral mobilisation.

The appointment positions Okotete at the epicentre of the APC’s preparatory architecture for the 2027 presidential contest, a role that demands both intellectual rigour and organisational prowess.

Her concurrent stewardship at NEXIM Bank, where she oversees critical business development initiatives, further amplifies the institutional credibility she brings to the campaign apparatus.

President Tinubu Swears in Abel Enitan as New Head of Civil Service

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By Sunday Apah

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially inaugurated Mr. Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF) on Thursday.

Enitan assumes the role following the retirement of Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who concluded her service upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60.

The concise swearing-in event, held at the State House in Abuja, marked the official start of Mr. Enitan’s leadership as the nation’s chief administrative officer.

President Tinubu had announced Enitan’s selection as the new Head of Service on August 19, 2026, recognizing him as the most senior Permanent Secretary.

The former HoCSF, Mrs. Walson-Jack, attended the ceremony alongside her husband, Hon. Nimi Walson-Jack. Also present were Mrs. Olawunmi Ololade Enitan, wife of the new Head of Service, and Mr. Peter Fashedemi, the Permanent Secretary of the State House.

President Tinubu extended his congratulations to the newly appointed Head of Service, emphasizing the importance of upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, accountability, and efficiency within the Nigerian Civil Service.

Born on December 12, 1966, the new leader of the Federal Civil Service hails from Osun State. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Lagos and a Master’s in Public Policy Analysis from Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

His career in the Federal Civil Service began in 1998 as a Senior Operations Officer at the now-defunct Family Economic Advancement Programme (FEAP).

Enitan’s career also included service at the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs before his assignment to the Office of the Vice President in the State House. There, he progressed from Chief Administrative Officer to Director between 2010 and 2018.

He was appointed Permanent Secretary in December 2018, initially serving at the Federal Civil Service Commission. Subsequently, he held positions in the Ministries of Environment, Police Affairs, Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, and Education, leading up to his current appointment as HoCSF.

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