A memo signed by the Director of Administration of the
ministry, Mariya Rufai, which was dated August 3, 2023, was addressed to all
directors and heads of units of the ministry.
The PUNCH reports that the Office of the Head of Civil
Service of the Federation on July 28, 2023, launched the newly revised Public
Service Rules.
In the newly revised rules, it was observed that the Federal
Government introduced a tenure policy for Permanent Secretaries.
Though the rule states that Permanent Secretaries will now
spend four years, it further notes that their tenure is subject to renewal
following evaluation of their performances.
It also states that directors who spend eight years will
compulsorily retire after the period.
Our correspondent also gathered that the Head of Civil
Service of the Federation, Folashade Yemi-Esan, in a memo addressed to all
ministries, called for immediate implementation of the PSR.
Following her directive, the Ministry of Finance in the memo
said: “I write to refer you to the ‘2021 Revised Edition’ of the Public Service
Rules which takes effect from 27th July 2023. Consequently, all Directors (SGL
17) who have spent eight years and above on the post are by this Internal Circular
directed to submit their notice of retirement in line with Section 020909 of
the revised PSR effective from the date stated thereof.
“Accordingly, all affected directors are advised to commence
the process of documentation with the Administration Department for compulsory
retirement by virtue of the section under reference.
“Furthermore, the Directors in question should formally hand
over to the most senior officers in their respective Departments and surrender
all official documents including Identification Cards as well as official
vehicles (if any) before exiting.
“Please bring the content of this internal circular to the
attention of all concerned for strict compliance.”
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