FG ASSIGNS DIRECTORS TO OVERSEE PERM SECS’ OFFICES

The Federal Government has appointed directors to oversee the offices of some permanent secretaries who are currently absent from their official duties.

The move is aimed at ensuring continuity in the operations of Ministries, Departments and Agencies and preventing disruptions to government activities.

The directors will handle the day-to-day administrative responsibilities of the affected offices until the permanent secretaries return or further directives are issued.

The Federal Government said the arrangement was part of efforts to maintain efficiency and ensure that important government functions continue without interruption.

The development follows concerns about the absence of some permanent secretaries and the need to ensure that their responsibilities are adequately covered.

The appointed directors are expected to coordinate official activities, attend to administrative matters and ensure that necessary decisions and processes are not delayed.

The government has continued to emphasise the importance of efficiency, accountability and continuity within the public service.

Officials said the arrangement would help prevent gaps in leadership and ensure that ministries continue to deliver services to Nigerians.

The move also highlights the role of directors within the civil service, particularly in maintaining administrative operations when senior officials are unavailable.

Government workers have been directed to cooperate with the designated directors and ensure that official activities continue smoothly.

The Federal Government is expected to review the arrangement as circumstances change and make further decisions where necessary.

Officials said the measure was intended to support effective public administration and ensure that the absence of senior officials does not affect government operations.