SERVICE-WIDE MEETING: HCSF HOLDS VALEDICTORY SESSION FOR PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION, AND ACCOUNTANT-GENERAL OF THE FEDERATION

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Mr Adeoye Adeleye Ayodeji,(standing) his wife, and a cross section of Permanent secretaries during the valedictory Session, in Abuja.

"The session featured a special valedictory ceremony in honor of the erstwhile Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Adeoye Adeleye Ayodeji, and the first female Accountant-General of the Federation, Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, who retired and will be retiring from service on the 8th February and 7th March 2025 respectively.

The monthly Service-Wide Meeting of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) with Permanent Secretaries, the Accountant-General of the Federation, and the Auditor-General of the Federation was held on Wednesday, 19th February 2025, in Abuja. 

In a press statement signed by Mrs. Eno Olotu, Director, Information and Public Relations of the office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, It stated that, "The session featured a special valedictory ceremony in honor of the erstwhile Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Adeoye Adeleye Ayodeji, and the first female Accountant-General of the Federation, Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, who retired and will be retiring from service on the 8th February and 7th March 2025 respectively.

In her remarks, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, extolled the virtues of both retiring officers, describing their careers as exemplary and impactful. She praised Mr. Adeoye Adeleye Ayodeji as a visionary leader and a paragon of public service.

“We are gathered here today to celebrate an extraordinary career and a legacy of service by a man whose dedication has left an indelible mark on the civil service and our nation,” Mrs. Walson-Jack said. She commended Mr. Adeoye for his exemplary leadership, integrity, and commitment over the decades, noting that he embodied the true essence of public service, rooted in discipline and excellence.

The HSCF Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni (Middle), in a group photograph with Permanent Secretaries, Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Oloruntola Olufemi(6th L),  Career Management Office, Mrs Fatima Mahmood(7th R),  Service Welfare Office, Mrs Oyekunle Patience Nwakuso (7th L), Common Services Office, Dr. Danjuma Usman Kalba(4th L), Mr Fela Durotoye (6th R), Mr James Abiona (5th R), Dr Charles Osazuwa (3rd R), Dr Godwin Abah (2nd R), Ms Njideka  Adaego Ononuju (1st R), Dr Chris Oarhe(1st L), Dr Stephanie Oarhe (2nd L), Mrs Tobore Olumoye (3rd L) and Mr Alex Enebeli (4th L) at the 2nd Edition of Prospective Executive Retiree's Conference, on Thursday  20th February, 2025 in Abuja.

The HCSF highlighted his ability to manage complex national projects with precision, streamline processes, institutionalize best practices, and uphold transparency as a hallmark of the system.

Similarly, Mrs. Walson-Jack paid glowing tributes to Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, describing her as a trailblazer and an icon of public service. She noted that as the first female Accountant-General of the Federation, Dr. Madein shattered barriers, championed financial reforms, and set new standards of excellence.

“Today, we celebrate an icon, a trailblazer, and a dedicated public servant. As Nigeria’s first female Accountant-General of the Federation, she redefined excellence in public service. Through her visionary leadership, integrity, and innovation, she transformed the financial management landscape of the nation,” Mrs. Walson-Jack stated.

She further emphasized that under Dr. Madein’s leadership, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation achieved significant milestones, including the digitization of financial operations, strengthening of revenue generation, and enhancement of fiscal responsibility. Dr. Madein was also lauded for her commitment to capacity building, which ensured the training and development of treasury officers nationwide.

Mrs. Walson-Jack concluded by thanking the retirees for their service, stating, “Your legacies of diligence and professionalism will inspire generations to come. We thank you, we honour you, and we wish you boundless success in this new chapter of your lives”.

Goodwill messages from other Permanent Secretaries reflected on the dedication, discipline, resilience, and commitment to nation-building demonstrated by Mr. Adeoye and Dr. Madein. They praised the retiring officers for their hard work, result-oriented leadership, and positive impact on the civil service.

In their responses, the retirees expressed gratitude to God for the opportunity to serve the nation meritoriously. They thanked the HCSF for her exemplary leadership and dedication, while also encouraging their colleagues to remain committed to service and finish strong. The statement reads