June 2, 2026
Head of Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack
By Nnasom David
The federal government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to discontinue the practice of placing civil servants on a mandatory three-month pre-retirement leave, stating that such a provision is not recognised under the public service rules.
The directive was issued in a circular signed by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, and sent to ministers, permanent secretaries, service chiefs, heads of government agencies and other senior public officials.
