President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in eight new permanent secretaries.

The new permanent secretaries, who took their oath of office include Dr Bakari Wadinga (Adamawa), Dr Mohammed Dikwa (Borno), Dr Ajani Magdalene N. Olor (Delta) and Umakhihe Ernest Afolabi (Edo).

Others are Mbaeri Maurice Nnamdi (Imo) Babatunde Lawal (Lagos) Mr. Festus Yusuf Narai Daudu (Nasarawa) and Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, (Osun).

Buhari charged them to remain above board and eschew partisanship in their decisions and actions. He also asked the new permanent secretaries to key into the Federal Government’s programmes aimed at reforming Nigeria and restoring the confidence of Nigerians in government and the civil service.

“To enable you to achieve this, we approved the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2017 to 2020.

“This plan will ensure the civil service is adequately manned and equipped to operate efficiently as it implements government policies for inclusive growth and development.’’

“When fully implemented, we would have successfully transformed the Civil Service into an efficient, productive, incorruptible and citizen-centered machinery of government.’’

“Therefore, l wish to take this opportunity to solicit your support and cooperation as we implement all the programmes of government in a result -oriented manner that will leave an indelible legacy.’’

“In doing this, you must all remain above board and eschew partisanship in your decisions and actions. You must strive to achieve excellence at all times. Your motto should be civility and serviceability,’’ he said.

President Buhari assured the civil service of his administration’s commitment to their welfare and capacity development at all times.