By Jennifer Y Omiloli
Dr. Mrs. Folashade Yemi-Esan has been approved with immediate effect as the Acting Head of the Civil Service of the Federation by President Muhammadu Buhari.
According to the press release signed by Willie Bassey, the director of Information, Mrs Yemi-Esan, the permanent secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources will take over from Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita.
Oyo-Ita was also directed to go on an indefinite leave so that there could be a clear conclusion of the investigation being carried out by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
Buhari also approved the extension of the tenure of seven retiring permanent secretaries for a year.
This was done to ensure stability in the federal civil service and effective delivery on the nine priority areas of the administration as well as the mandates given to the new ministers.