CHANGE OF BATON AT INTERIOR: Magdalene Ajani Assumes Office As Permanent Secretary

Dr. Magdalene Ajani.
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior

"The coming weeks would be crucial in formulating a clear vision for the remainder of the year." Magdalene Ajani 

A change of baton has occured in the administrative department of the Federal Ministry of Interior as a new Permanent Secretary has assumed office to run its affairs.

The landmark leadership transition witnessed the assumption of office by Dr. Magdalene Ajani as she officially took over the reins of leadership from Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako.

The ceremony which held at the Ministry's headquarters in Abuja, marked a new chapter in the Ministry’s history with senior officials and staff in attendance to witness the exchange of baton.

Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, immediate past Perm Sec, Ministry of Interior and the new Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani during the handover ceremony at the Ministry's Headquarters in Abuja 

In her address, Dr. Ajani emphasised her commitment to advancing the Ministry's goals, stating, “Indeed, we are colleagues, and as a united team, we must build upon the foundation laid by my predecessor. 

"I envision a situation where, in six months, Dr. Ndayako will look back and see that we are collectively advancing the vision she shared with you. I am eager to engage with all departmental directors and agencies in the coming days and weeks. We will initiate our work immediately, with briefings commencing tomorrow.”

She further highlighted that the coming weeks would be crucial in formulating a clear vision for the remainder of the year.

Earlier in her farewell remarks, Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, who has been redeployed to a new station expressed gratitude to the directors and staff for their support throughout her seven-month tenure. She conveyed confidence in the Ministry's continued progress under the leadership of her experienced successor. 

“I have no doubt that the Ministry will continue to achieve remarkable strides, as I am leaving you in the hands of an astute and experienced colleague, ” Ndayako affirmed.

On behalf of the Ministry's Directors, the Director of Planning Research and Statistics, Victoria Agbo, acknowledged Dr. Ndayako’s exemplary leadership and pledged continued support to Dr. Ajani.

In the same vein, the Chairman of the Joint Union Council, Comrade Bassey E. Bassey, also extended his support, assuring the union's preparedness to collaborate with the new Permanent Secretary to address staff welfare and advance the Ministry’s objectives.

This was contained in a statement issued and signed by Ozoya Imohimini, Director Media and Public Relations Department of the Ministry and made available to journalists.