Dr. Jamila Shu’ara has taken over from Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan as the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education following the recent approval for deployment of three Permanent Secretaries by President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking during the taking-over ceremony in Abuja, Dr Shu’ara expressed appreciation for the warm reception accorded her by the out-going Permanent Secretary and Directors of the Ministry.
The new Permanent Secretary said she believes in teamwork, and called for the support of all the staff of the ministry.
While Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan was posted to the Office of Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Shu’ara, until her deployment, was the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources.