TVCE [ABUJA] – President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday administered oath of office on the new Head of Service (HoS) of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC).
With her inauguration, Oyo-Ita has become the substantive Head of Service.
She stepped into the new position in acting capacity in October 2015 when the former HoS, Mr. Danladi Kifasi proceeded on terminal leave.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, read her citation after which she took her oath of office and oath of allegiance before the President and proceeded to sign the oath register.
The President then counter-signed the register and shook hand with Oyo-Ita.
Speaking with State House correspondents at the end of the inauguration, Oyo-Ita promised that she will fight corruption in the system.She also promised to boost capacity building for the civil servants.
Among those who also shook hands with her included Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari.
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