Buhari swears-in Yemi-Esan as Head of Civil Service

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, administered the oath of office on Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF) .
The swearing-in of the Head of Service, which was witnessed by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and ministers as well as presidential aides, took place at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja.
Buhari had on Friday confirmed Yemi-Esan as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and also approved the retirement of Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita.
Mr Olusegun Adekunle, Permanent Secretary (General Services Office) office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, confirmed the development in a statement.
He said the appointment of Yemi-Esan as the substantive HOCSF will take effect from Feb. 28, 2020.
Until her new appointment, she was the Acting HOCSF, a position she assumed since September 18, 2019.