The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) has refuted media reports suggesting a plan to unlawfully extend the tenure of Mr Gabriel Aduda, Permanent Secretary representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, Mrs Eno Olotu, Director of Information and Public Relations at the HCSF office, described the reports as “false and misleading”.
She clarified that neither the Head of Service nor the Minister of Defence had any intention to extend the tenure of Mr Aduda or any other Permanent Secretary.
“The decision regarding the tenure or retirement of any Permanent Secretary is strictly guided by extant rules and subject to approval by the appropriate authorities,” she stated.
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The HCSF office reaffirmed its adherence to the Public Service Rules (2021), specifically Rule 020909 (b), which stipulates that a Permanent Secretary shall serve a term of four years, renewable for another four years based on satisfactory performance, and no more.
Olotu quoted the Head of Service, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, as reiterating her commitment to “upholding due process, transparency, and integrity in the management of human resources in the Civil Service.”
She further stated that the Head of Service remained strongly committed to “merit-driven leadership” and to reinforcing accountability within the public sector.
The HCSF office urged the public to disregard the reports in question and refrain from circulating misinformation capable of creating unnecessary tension or eroding trust in the Civil Service.
It also encouraged Nigerians to rely solely on official communication channels for accurate and verified information.
