8 directors scale to final interview in perm secs shortlists

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has said that eight candidates have been shortlisted for the oral interview being the third and concluding stage in the selection process for appointing Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service.

The oral interview is expected to take place today.

The shortlisted candidates have successfully navigated previous stages, including a comprehensive written examination and an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) proficiency test.

Mrs. Eno Olotu, Director, Press and Public Relations, OHCSF, in a statement yesterday said that these assessments were designed to evaluate their knowledge, leadership capacity, digital competence, and overall readiness to serve at the highest levels of the Public Service.

“The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to fairness and excellence in the selection process.

“She emphasised that the invitation of these candidates restates the government’s resolve to appoint leaders of proven integrity, competence and expertise in the digital space, capable of steering and strengthening the reform initiatives and quality service delivery to Nigerians .

“The upcoming oral interviews scheduled to hold on Friday, 27 February 2026, will further assess the candidates’ leadership qualities, policy insight, administrative acumen, and strategic vision to fulfil the mandate of the Federal Civil Service in contributing to the attainment of the government’s national development priorities.

“The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation extends its best wishes to the candidates and anticipates concluding the selection process in a manner that upholds fairness, transparency, and adherence to the principles of meritocracy,” Olotu said.