19 directors move to next stage in selection process for Perm Sec

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has announced that 19 of 38 eligible directors have advanced to the next phase in the competitive three-step selection process for new Permanent Secretaries.

This decision follows a rigorous written exam held on Monday, November 11, 2024.

Mrs. Eno Olotu, Head of Information and Public Relations at OHCSF, confirmed the results in a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja.

The next stages will continue to assess candidates based on experience, leadership ability, and strategic vision to identify top candidates for these key government positions.

According to the statement: “19 of the 38 eligible Directors who sat for the examinations, have scaled through this first stage and would be participating in the second stage, which will test their competence in the use of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) in conducting government business, on Wednesday 13th November, 2024.

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“This three staged exercise follows the established tradition of a transparent and rigorous process, deliberately made so to ensure the very best among the candidates are appointed.

“Successful candidates would then proceed to the final stage to appear before a carefully constituted panel of top bureaucrats and representatives of the organised private sector, on Friday 15th November, 2024.

“This process would culminate in Mr. President’s appointment from the best candidates representing the eight States of Abia, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Enugu, Gombe, Kaduna, Kebbi and Rivers – where vacancies exist.”

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation congratulated all 38 participants and thanked the public for its support in fostering a culture of excellence and integrity in the civil service.

(Nation)