The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja shortly before the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday.

The new HoS’ appointment was approved last month by President Tinubu following the expected retirement of outgoing Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, on August 13, 2024.

Mrs. Walson-Jack was first appointed a Federal Permanent Secretary in 2017 and had served in several ministries.

After the swearing-in, Walson-Jack promised to build on existing reforms and bring innovations and creativity to the service.

Speaking at a valedictory session held in honour of the immediate past HoS Folashade Yemi-Esan, Tinubu tasked the public service to be dedicated to work, hailing her for her commitment to work.

“Dr Folashade Yemi Esan must be thanked for her very exceptional tenure as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and we must learn from her more commitment to duty, loyalty, and great vision, she served our nation exceptionally well with more commitment to duty, loyalty and great vision with distinction guiding the Civil Service rule with significant transformation and reforms,” Tinubu said.

He added: “Her dedication to enhancing efficiency, transparency her professionalism has set a high standard for public administration in Nigeria,” President Tinubu added, saying: “She steps down we expressed our deep gratitude for her unwavering commitment and the significant impact she has made in our country.”