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.
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, extolled the virtues of both retiring officers, describing their careers as exemplary and impactful.
She praised 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.” Walson-Jack said.
She commended him 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 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, 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.
Madein,was also lauded for her commitment to capacity building, which ensured the training and development of treasury officers nationwide.
Goodwill messages from other Permanent Secretaries reflected on the dedication, discipline, resilience, and commitment to nation-building demonstrated by Adeoye and 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.
