President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of the Chairman and members of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), subject to confirmation by the Nigerian Senate.

This is in accordance with Section 154 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution, which gives the president the authority to make such appointments. The appointments are part of an effort to strengthen the civil service and make it more efficient and effective.

With these appointments, the president is demonstrating his commitment to improving the functioning of government.As per the presidential statement, the following individuals have been nominated as members of the Federal Civil Service Commission:

Prof. Tunji Olaopa - Chairman

Dr. Daudu Ibrahim Jalo - Member representing Adamawa, Gombe and Taraba

Ms. Gekpe Grace Isu - Member representing Akwa Ibom and Cross River

Dr. Chamberlain Nwele - Member representing Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu

Mr. Rufus Godwins - Member representing Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa

The statement further said, “Upon confirmation, the new FCSC leadership is expected to commence work with effect from November 30, 2023, following the expiration of the tenure of the current Federal Civil Service Commission Chairman and membership on November 29, 2023.

“The President anticipates that the new FCSC leadership will competently facilitate the transformation, reorientation, and digitization of the Federal Bureaucracy to 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 of his administration.”