Mohammed Shosanya
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,has granted approval for the extension of the service of Dr. Atang Udo Samuel, the newly sworn-in Head of the Civil Service of the Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA), for six months.
This decision comes as Dr. Samuel was due for retirement on Wednesday, the 27th of March, 2024.
The extension, effective from Wednesday, 27th March, 2024, coincides with Dr. Samuel’s attainment of the mandatory retirement age of sixty (60) years.
In a letter titled “Re: Request for Extension of Service for the Head of the Civil Service of the FCT Administration,” signed by the Chief of Staff to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, Honorable Chidi Amadi, President Tinubu’s approval was communicated.
This extension underscores the recognition of Dr. Samuel’s valuable contributions and expertise in the civil service, ensuring continuity and stability in the leadership of the FCTA during this transitional period.
The letter reads: “I am directed to refer to the above subject matter and to inform you that His Excellency, the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has graciously approved the extension of your service for a period of six (6) months with effect from Wednesday, 27th March, 2024 when you would have attained the mandatory age of sixty (60) years.
“The extension of your service is premised on the need to stabilize and consolidate the ongoing processes to reposition the administrative structure of the FCT Administration occasioned by the recent inauguration of the FCT Civil Service Commission.
