FG begins process to appoint new accountant general, permanent secretaries

According to Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), the appointment process will follow a structured and multi-tiered evaluation to ensure the selection of qualified, credible, and competent individuals.

The two vacant permanent secretary positions arose from the recent retirement of the permanent secretary from Oyo State and an impending vacancy in the North-West Geopolitical Zone.

The position of Accountant-General of the Federation will become vacant upon the retirement of the incumbent, Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, in March 2025.

The appointment process is open to serving Grade Level 17 officers in the mainstream Federal Civil Service who have held their current position for at least two years.

Candidates must meet eligibility criteria, including screening and confirmation by their respective permanent secretaries and the Accountant-General of the Federation.

The selection process will involve:

– Verification Screening: A Committee of Permanent Secretaries will conduct verification screening, observed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Department of State Services (DSS).
– Asset Declaration: Candidates will undertake an asset declaration with the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).
– Anti-Corruption Clearance: Candidates will undergo anti-corruption clearance by the DSS, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the ICPC.
– Written Examination: A written examination will be conducted at a top Federal Government security agency.
– ICT Proficiency Test: Candidates will be tested for ICT proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

The final appointment will be made by President Tinubu, considering the best-performing candidates based on their performance throughout the selection process.