Abel Enitan Appointed Head of Nigeria's Civil Service
Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan was appointed as Nigeria's Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) on 27 August 2026 by President Bola Tinubu. Enitan, an indigene of Osun State, is the most senior Permanent Secretary in the Federal Civil Service, having served in that capacity for over seven years.
He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Lagos and a Master's in Public Policy Analysis from Nasarawa State University. Enitan began his career in the Federal Civil Service in 1998 as a Senior Operations Officer at the Family Economic Advancement Programme.
He has held various positions, including Director in the Office of the Vice President from 2010 to 2018, and has served in multiple ministries, including Environment and Education. His appointment is seen as a strategic move to enhance public-sector efficiency and service delivery amid ongoing reforms.
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