The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), has congratulated one of its outstanding members, Mrs. Diiarau Walson-Jack, Deputy Monitor General, SEC 30, 2008 on her appointment new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
The association president Ambassador Okafor, on behalf of the National Executive Committee and members says he rejoices with her on the appointment which takes effect from August 14, 2024.
The association in statement by its National Publicity Secretary Brigadier General SK Usman (Rtd) said there is no doubt the appointment bears eloquent testimony to Mrs Walson-Jack extraordinary career, a luminous tapestry woven with threads of immense contribution to national development, unwavering dedication to public service, and unparalleled excellence in the legal profession.
Her impeccable public service career accorsin8ng to AANI exemplifies the very essence of meritocracy, a beacon of hope for all who aspire to serve our great nation at the highest levels.
The appointment is also a testament to her immense contributions to national development, public service, and the legal profession. Also her dedication and exemplary service in various capacities have been pivotal in shaping the landscape of public administration in Nigeria.
As an esteemed legal professional and an exceptional administrator, the statement said Mrs. Walson-Jack has significantly influenced national policy and governance through her unwavering commitment and leadership.
President Bola Tinubu's decision to entrust one of AANI’s most outstanding members with the momentous responsibility is a stroke of genius and very commendable the statement said.
Her great wealth of experience garnered through decades of distinguished public service across various ministries, positions her perfectly to lead the civil service into a new era of brilliance. Her dedication to duty and commitment to the public good, coupled with her exceptional administrative acumen, brings hope and promises a civil service transformed and reshaped to meet the demands of the 21st century in this country.
The association praises her dedication to both AANI and its members is always a source of immense pride to us all as well as her exemplary service as Solicitor-General of Bayelsa State, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, and most recently, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry for Water Resources, stands as a monument to her unwavering commitment and quest for professionalism and excellence.
Her educational background is equally impressive. An esteemed alumna of the Federal Government Girls’ College, Benin City, and the Federal Government College in Ilorin, she is a shining example for future generations. Her legal prowess, honed at the University of Lagos and solidified by her call to the Nigerian Bar in 1987, is a testament to her intellectual brilliance. Furthermore, her personal life reflects the values she embodies.
Married to Honourable Nimi Walson-Jack, a former general secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and a leading civic educator, she has instilled those same values in their two children, both of whom have chosen the noble path of law.
Mrs Walson-Jack trajectory since her first appointment as Permanent Secretary in 2017 is nothing short of phenomenal as her exceptional leadership has been felt across the Service Welfare Office, the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, and the Federal Ministries of Power, Water Resources, and Sanitation.
The AANI acknowledges, takes immense pride and celebrates the new Head of Service’s numerous accolades, including African Iconic Female Administrator of the Year (2024), an Award of Excellence from the Ministry of Women and Children's Affairs (2019), and Public Administrator of the Year for Bayelsa State (2008).
It expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, for recognising its distinguished AANI member to the esteemed position as the appointment reflects the high standards of training and leadership development provided by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Nigeria's premier public policy and the highest think tank for the federation.
AANI expressed confidence that she will not only justify the President's trust but will also lead the civil service to new heights of professionalism and excellence while prioritising the well-being of all public servants in the country.
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