FCT Head of Service Grace Adayilo Dies at 58, Mourned by Officials

Grace Adayilo, the Head of Civil Service for the Federal Capital Territory Administration, passed away at the age of 58. Her death was confirmed by officials on September 1, 2025.

Adayilo, who had been appointed to the position in October 2024, was known for her dedication to improving the welfare of civil servants and enhancing productivity within the FCT bureaucracy. As a respected technocrat, her tenure was marked by initiatives aimed at boosting efficiency and staff training.

Adayilo's sudden demise has left a void in the FCT administration, where she had previously served as the Permanent Secretary of the Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat.