President Tinubu Appoints New State House Permanent Secretary

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Engr. Olusesan Olufunso Adebiyi as the new State House Permanent Secretary.

Adebiyi succeeds Tijjani Umar, who served from April 5, 2020 until his retirement on August 10, 2023.

Adebiyi officially assumed duty on Monday in Abuja, pledging his commitment to the success of President Tinubu’s administration.

At a handover ceremony held at the State House Administrative block, Adebiyi, who previously held the position of Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Health, expressed gratitude to his predecessor, Umar.

He acknowledged Umar’s dedicated service to the nation and congratulated him on his successful retirement on August 10, 2023.

The new Permanent Secretary, therefore, urged State House staff to work as a cohesive team, with renewed vigour and dedication to succeed.

He said: ”I sincerely pledge my commitment to my fatherland. I will put forth my best effort for the success of the administration.

“I pledge my faithfulness, hard work, honesty, and sincerity of purpose in ensuring that every assignment given to me is carried out to the letter.”

Adebiyi, who is from Ekiti State was born on January 8, 1968 in Kabba, Kogi State.