President Muhammadu Buhari approved the removal of the head of service of the federation, Danladi Kifasi which has been effected.
The presidency is said to have ordered Kifasi’s retirement in order to ensure that his administration adheres to the federal character principles as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
Although there was no statement by the presidency on Kifasi’s sudden removal, it was reported that Kifasi is from Taraba state where Lawal hails from, and his removal is also connected to the fact that he was having a running battle with some permanent secretaries.
The president is now sure to pick someone from the south, as three permanent secretaries are already being mooted as likely replacements.
Kifasi had worked as a career civil servant, as the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Petroleum Resources at different times.
Kifasi has been asked to proceed on terminal leave. No replacement announced yet.A letter signed by the SGF seen by asked Kifasi to proceed on terminal leave starting from today. A replacement will be announced later in the week according to presidency sources.
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