Directive Enforces Public Service Tenure Policy Across Federal Health Institutions in Nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Health has ordered the immediate disengagement of directors who have served eight years in the directorate cadre, in line with the federal government’s tenure policy for senior civil servants.
According to a report by , the directive affects directors on Grade Level 17 who have reached the maximum eight-year limit in the position. The ministry instructed that affected officials must hand over all government property and responsibilities without delay.
The enforcement is based on provisions in the Revised Public Service Rules 2021, which stipulate that directors in the federal civil service cannot remain in that rank beyond eight years. The policy is aimed at promoting career progression, ensuring institutional renewal, and preventing stagnation within the service.
The ministry further directed all heads of agencies, parastatals, and federal health institutions under its supervision to comply strictly with the order. They are also required to submit details of affected officers to the for monitoring and documentation.
This development is expected to impact several departments and agencies within the health sector across , as compliance checks are set to begin immediately. Observers say the move signals a renewed commitment by the federal government to enforce long-standing civil service reforms.
Stakeholders within the health sector are closely watching the implementation process, as the directive could lead to significant leadership changes across federal hospitals and regulatory bodies.
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