{
  "id": 3769486,
  "title": "Tinubu swears in Enitan as new Head of Service",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/tinubu-swears-in-enitan-as-new-head-of-service",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T16:26:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/tinubu-swears-in-enitan-as-new-head-of-service/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu has officially appointed Abel Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, marking the end of Didi Walson-Jack's tenure. The ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja, where Enitan formally assumed his position following Walson-Jack's retirement at the age of 60. During the handover, Walson-Jack presented Enitan with a handover note covering the period from August 14, 2024, to August 27, 2026. Enitan, a senior Permanent Secretary in the Federal Civil Service, has served for over seven years in various government ministries before his current role. He was appointed by President Tinubu on August 19, 2026, with his appointment taking effect on August 27. The President praised Enitan for his extensive institutional experience and deep understanding of the Civil Service, urging him to consolidate ongoing reforms, enhance professionalism, and ensure the service remains responsive to Nigerians' needs.",
  "summary": "President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Abel Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. Learn more about his appointment and mandate. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-swears-in-enitan-as-new-head-of-service/",
  "key_points": [
    "President Tinubu appoints Abel Enitan as new Head of Service.",
    "Enitan assumes role from Walson-Jack's retirement on August 27, 2026.",
    "Enitan praised for experience and reforms by President Tinubu."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Tinubu swears in Enitan as new Head of Service",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/tinubu-swears-in-enitan-as-new-head-of-service-3770711",
        "published": "2026-08-27T16:32:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}