President Buhari has asked the Head of Service of the Federation Winifred Oyo-Ita to proceed on indefinite leave.
In her place the president have announced Mrs Folasade Yemi-Esan as her acting successor. The announcement was made via the presidency’s twitter handle, @presidencynigeria.
Yemi-Esan, until her appointment was the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources.
Oyo-Ita, 55, has been directed to proceed on an indefinite leave to allow conclusion of the investigation being carried out by EFCC. Oyo-Ita is currently being investigated by the anti-graft agency for alleged N3 billion contract scam. She is also being investigated for alleged abuse of duty tour allowance, money laundering and alleged theft of government funds.