Enitan to Take Over on August 27

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.

Enitan will assume office on August 27, 2026.

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, announced the appointment on Wednesday.

Enitan will succeed Didi Esther Walson-Jack. She will retire from the Federal Civil Service after reaching the statutory retirement age of 60.

Enitan Brings Seven Years of Permanent Secretary Experience

Enitan, who is from Osun State, currently serves as Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Education.

He is the most senior Permanent Secretary in the Federal Civil Service. He has held the rank for seven years and seven months.

During his career, Enitan has worked in several key government offices. His previous assignments include the Ministry of Police Affairs, the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and the Office of the Vice President.

His experience across these institutions gives him a broad understanding of federal government operations.

As Head of the Civil Service, Enitan will oversee the federal civil service system. He will also play a key role in improving efficiency and professional standards across government institutions.

Tinubu Sets Priorities for New Head of Service

President Tinubu thanked Walson-Jack for her years of service to Nigeria.

The President also recognised the reforms and innovations recorded during her tenure. He wished her success after her retirement from public service.

Tinubu has asked Enitan to continue the reforms already underway in the civil service.

The President also wants him to strengthen professionalism and improve efficiency across government ministries and agencies.

Tinubu further directed the incoming Head of Service to promote a civil service based on merit, accountability and innovation.

He said the service must respond effectively to the needs and aspirations of Nigerians.

What the Appointment Means for Housing and Infrastructure

The effectiveness of the civil service affects many areas of Nigeria’s economy. Housing, land administration and infrastructure development all depend on strong public institutions.

Federal housing programmes require coordination among ministries, departments and agencies. The same applies to land management, urban development, construction standards and infrastructure projects.

A more efficient civil service could therefore support faster implementation of government policies in these sectors.

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service also has a wider role in strengthening the systems that support federal administration. This makes the new appointment relevant to government programmes across the housing and infrastructure sectors.

Enitan’s Education and Career

Enitan was born on December 12, 1966.

He attended Ajibode Grammar School, Ibadan, and the College of Arts and Science, Ile-Ife.

He later studied at the University of Lagos. He graduated in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Banking.

In 2015, Enitan obtained a Master of Science degree in Public Policy Analysis from Nasarawa State University, Lafia.

His academic background combines finance with public policy. His career has also given him experience across different areas of federal administration.

New Chapter for the Federal Civil Service

Enitan will take charge of the Federal Civil Service as the government continues to pursue its Renewed Hope Agenda.

His immediate priorities will include building on existing reforms, improving efficiency and strengthening professionalism within the service.

His leadership will also matter to sectors such as housing, infrastructure, land administration and urban development, where effective government institutions remain important to policy delivery.

Enitan will formally assume the position on August 27, 2026, following the retirement of Walson-Jack.

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The Federal Government has started work on a 250-unit housing estate for civil servants in Gwagwalada, Abuja.

The project forms part of the Renewed Hope Housing Programme. It aims to give federal workers better access to affordable homeownership.

The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Wednesday. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, attended the event.

Also present was the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack. The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Atta, also attended.

Senior government officials, traditional rulers and other stakeholders joined them at the ceremony.

250 Homes Planned for Civil Servants

The new estate will provide 250 two-bedroom bungalows. The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development will deliver the project together.

Darma said the estate would address an important need among federal workers. He noted that affordable housing could improve workers’ living conditions.

Better housing could also support productivity in the public service, the minister said.

Darma asked the contractors and consultants to follow high construction standards. He also urged the teams to ensure that the homes remain strong and durable.

The minister said the Gwagwalada project forms part of a wider housing programme. The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has projects across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

FG Lists More Housing Deliveries

Darma said the government plans to increase housing delivery before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tenure ends in May 2027.

The minister said 122 rent-to-own homes would be ready before the end of August. He also listed several projects planned for delivery between September and December.

The projects include 252 homes in Lagos and 300 homes in Abuja. Another 2,800 units are planned for Karsana in Abuja.

The government also plans to deliver 2,000 units and another 1,500 units at other locations. A further 2,129 housing units are scheduled for December.

Darma said the government wants to move beyond housing announcements. He stressed the need to complete projects and hand homes to beneficiaries.

Civil Service Housing Programme

Walson-Jack described the Gwagwalada estate as an important step in improving civil servants’ welfare.

She said homeownership could give workers and their families greater security. It could also provide a lasting benefit after years of public service.

The HOCSF urged the project team to complete the estate on schedule. She also called for quality, affordability and transparency throughout the project.

Walson-Jack stressed that civil servants need completed homes. She said the government must focus on delivering houses rather than only holding groundbreaking ceremonies.

She disclosed that the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation currently has 305 housing units under the Federal Integrated Staff Housing Programme, known as FISH.

More than 40,000 civil servants have also benefited from housing loans through the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board, she said.

N10bn Annual Housing Loan Scheme

Walson-Jack also urged eligible civil servants to use the government’s housing finance options.

She referred to the approved N10 billion annual housing loan scheme provided through the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria.

The facility could help more federal workers pursue homeownership. Access to suitable housing finance remains important for workers who cannot afford to buy homes with their savings alone.

The HOCSF also called for more partnerships to provide homes for federal workers across the country.

She encouraged state governments to consider similar housing schemes for their employees.

Why the Abuja Project Matters

The Gwagwalada estate highlights the link between housing and worker welfare. For civil servants, affordable homes can reduce the financial pressure that comes with renting or buying property in major cities.

The project also shows the importance of housing finance alongside construction. Building homes alone may not solve the affordability challenge if workers cannot access suitable payment plans or mortgage loans.

For the Federal Government, the next test will be project delivery. Completing the 250 homes, maintaining construction quality and allocating them to eligible civil servants will determine the practical impact of the scheme.

The Gwagwalada project therefore adds to the government’s wider push to increase housing supply and improve access to homeownership for Nigerians.

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