Abel Enitan Takes Over As Permanent Secretary, Charge Directors To Advance Education Sector

.... Calls on the entire education staff to show greater commitment to the ongoing Re-newed Hope Agenda, underscoring the critical role of the education sector in human capital development. 

“I am committed to mobilizing, coordinating, and deploying the available human, financial, and material resources in support of the political leadership of the Ministry, with the aim of enhancing the quality of education and establishing a robust educational system that meets the needs of our ever-evolving society, in alignment with Mr. President’s Renewed Hope agenda.” 

.... Promises to uphold an open-door policy. 

The new Permanent Secretary of Federal Ministry of Education, Mr. Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan has urged the Directors and staff to work diligently in their service delivery to ensure that the Nation’s future is safeguarded.

Abel Enitan, who officially took over as the new Permanent Secretary for Education (PSE) on Thursday, 27th March 2025, called on the entire education staff to show greater commitment to the ongoing Re-newed Hope Agenda, underscoring the critical role of the education sector in human capital development. 

The new Permanent Secretary who assured the staff that their welfare would be a priority, promised to uphold an open-door policy. 

This is, as he expressed his unwavering dedication to implementing progressive innovations and reforms within the sector.

According to him, “I am committed to mobilizing, coordinating, and deploying the available human, financial, and material resources in support of the political leadership of the Ministry, with the aim of enhancing the quality of education and establishing a robust educational system that meets the needs of our ever-evolving society, in alignment with Mr. President’s Renewed Hope agenda.” 

Mr Enitan also called for teamwork, collaboration, and open communication to foster harmonious working relationships with relevant stakeholders, all in the pursuit of preparing future leaders.

In his parting remarks, Dr. Nasir Sani Gwarzo urged both senior officials and staff to work harmoniously with his successor, expressing confidence in Mr. Abel Enitan's leadership. 

Dr. Sani Gwarzo expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve in various capacities across different Ministries and levels of government, culminating in his position as Permanent Secretary.

To add a touch of glamour to the event, the outgoing Permanent Secretary was celebrated by the Directors of the Ministry, who marked his 60th birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony, along with felicitations and congratulatory messages for his accomplishments.

This is contained in a Press Statement signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director Press of the Ministry of Education.