Dr. Abubakar Ibrahim Kana, and Dr. John Chidiebere Ezeamama have resumed duty as the Permanent Secretaries, General Services Office (GSO) and Cabinet Affairs Office (CAO) in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), respectively.
At separate brief handover ceremonies held at the OSGF, the new Permanent Secretary, GSO, Dr. Abubakar Ibrahim Kana said he is ready to work with the management and staff of the OSGF in ensuring the effective implementation of the policies and programmes of the Renewed Hope Agenda and assured of his commitment to abide by the extant rules and regulations in the discharge of his statutory obligations.
He added that he is ready to build sustainable relationship with the Management and Staff of the Office by ensuring that hard work and discipline form the hallmark of his tenure.
In the same vein, the Permanent Secretary, CAO, Dr. John Chidiebere Ezeamama thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Didi Esther Walson Jack, for the confidence reposed in him to serve as a Federal Permanent Secretary and assured that the handover marks the beginning of his renewed commitment to service anchored on integrity, diligence and results to ensure the Cabinet Office plays its strategic role in ensuring effective coordination of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), the Council of State and the Nigeria Police Council for stability, growth and effective governance.
In their respective farewell addresses, the Permanent Secretary, Special Services Office and the outgoing Permanent Secretary, overseeing GSO, Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma and the outgoing Permanent Secretary, CAO, Dr. Emanso Okop Umobong thanked the management and staff of the Office for the support they enjoyed during their tenure in office and urge them to replicate the same gesture to the new Permanent Secretaries.
Segun Imohiosen
Director, Information & Public Relations
9th December, 2025
