Prof Tunji Olaopa Is New Chair Of 12-Member Federal Civil Service Commission

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new leadership for the Federal Civil Service (FCSC). The team is subject to the confirmation of the Senate. Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, in a statement in Abuja, said that Prof. Tunji Olaopa would chair the leadership. He named the members to include Mr Daudu Jalo, representing Adamawa, Gombe and Taraba States and Ms Gekpe Grace Isu, member representing Akwa Ibom and Cross River States. Others are Dr Chamberlain Nwele representing Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu Sates, while Mr Rufus Godwins will represent Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa States. Dr Adamu Husseini will represent Niger and FCT, Mr Aminu Nabegu, Jigawa and Kano States, while Ms Hindatu Abdullahi will represent Kaduna and Katsina States. Others include Mr Shehu Aliyu, member representing Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara States, while Ms Odekunle Aduke will represent Kogi and Kwara States. Mr Jide Jimoh is appointed to represent Lagos and Ogun States while Dr. Festus Oyebade will represent Osun and Oyo. “Upon confirmation, the new FCSC leadership is expected to commence work with effect from Nov. 30, 2023 as the tenure of the current leadership Chairman and membership expires Nov. 29. “The President anticipates that the new FCSC leadership will competently facilitate the transformation, reorientation and digitisation of the federal bureaucracy. “This will enable, and not stifle, growth and enhanced private sector participation in the development of the Nigerian economy, in full adherence to the Renewed Hope Agenda,” the statement added.

FG reinstates NIPOST Postmaster General, Sunday Adepoju

The Federal Government has reinstated Mr Sunday Adepoju as the Postmaster General (PMG) and CEO of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST). NIPOST took to its official X handle to make this announcement in a statement. The statement reads, “Mr Sunday Adepoju conveys his appreciation to President Bola Tinubu and other key supporters. “He pledged to redouble his efforts to elevate NIPOST into a world-class digital postal service and align his vision with that of the Federal Ministry of Communication, Innovation & Digital Economy in contributing significantly to Nigeria’s socio-economic development. Adepoju was first appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in October 2022. According to the post, the reinstatement is a testament to Adepoju’s leadership skills and unwavering commitment to service. It urged Nigerians to anticipate enhanced value & quality services from NIPOST. The post listed some of Adepoju’s achievements in the last one year to include; development of modern digital postcode system and the integration of the Address Verification System (AVS). Others include; procurement of 20 operational vehicles and 100 motorbikes to enhance last-mile delivery, remodeling of several post offices for e-government and financial services.