The Acting Head of Civil Service of the Federation, HCSF, Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan, on Thursday took over from Mrs Winifred Oyo–Ita.
President Muhammadu Buhari had directed Oyo-Ita to proceed on indefinite leave to allow the completion of investigation of alleged financial scam against her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
Yemi-Esan was directed to take over with immediate effect as the Acting Head of Civil Service of the Federation.
In a statement issued by the Director, Information Office of HCSF, Olawunmi Ogunmosunle, Yemi-Esan assumed duty at about 6.40 p.m. after she was received by the members of staff of the office.
Yemi-Esan was quoted as having praised her predecessor, Oyo-Ita, for her hardwork, promising to build on her achievements.
She also sought for the co-operation of the staff.
Her words: “There is no reinventing the will. I will only build on the sound foundation and structure which she has left behind because government is a continuum.”
Oyo-Ita was said to have thanked Buhari for the opportunity given to her to serve, just as she described her tenure as eventful and interesting.
During the handing over witnessed by permanent secretaries, directors and other management staff in the office of HCSF, Oyo-Ita presented a 153-page handing over note to Yemi-Esan.
She urged the new HCSF to build on her achievement, stressing that government was a continuum.
