The federal government has initiated the process of appointing a new Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) and two federal permanent secretaries, following approval from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. It was disclosed on Monday night in Abuja by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, in a statement issued by Mrs. Eno Olotu, Director of Information and Public Relations in her office.
To ensure the selection of qualified, credible, and competent individuals, Walson-Jack stated that the appointment process will follow a structured, multi-tiered evaluation system, as approved by the President, reaffirming the government’s commitment to a transparent and merit-driven selection process.
She explained that the two vacant permanent secretary positions resulted from the recent retirement of a permanent secretary from Oyo State and an impending vacancy in the North-West geopolitical zone. Additionally, the position of Accountant-General of the Federation will become vacant upon the retirement of the incumbent in March 2025.
The selection process will involve multiple verification steps. A screening process conducted by a Committee of Permanent Secretaries, observed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Department of State Services (DSS).
Mandatory asset declaration with the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).
Anti-corruption clearance from the DSS, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the ICPC.
A written examination conducted at a top Federal Government security agency, with oversight from serving and retired permanent secretaries and observers from civil society organizations, the private sector, professional associations, DSS, and ICPC.
