Wike names retiring Head of Service, Atang, SSA on Administration
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has appointed the outgoing Head of the Civil Service of the FCT, Dr Udo Samuel Atang as his Senior Special Assistant SSA on Administration.
Atang retired from the civil service on Friday, 27th September, 2024.
Director, Press, in the Office of the FCT minister, Mr Anthony Ogunleye who disclosed this in a statement on Friday said Atang is a seasoned administrator with a wealth of experience in public service, governance and administration.
“Born on the 27th March 1964, Dr Atang, who hails from Eket local Government Area of Akwa-Ibom State, holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History obtained from the University of Calabar in 1987 and began his working career in the defunct Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory in 1989.
“Over the next 35 years, he held various senior administrative and strategic positions in the FCT Administration culminating in his appointment as the pioneer Head of Service of the FCTA in March 2024.
“His tenure as Head of Service was extended for six months by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his reaching the retirement age of 60 on March 27, 2024.
“Dr Atang’s expertise, has been instrumental in driving various reforms and initiatives aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of government operations.
“In his new role as Senior Special Assistant on Administration, Dr. Atang, who is a fellow of the Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria, will work closely with the FCT Minister in overseeing key administrative functions within the administration, ensuring seamless coordination of activities, and providing strategic advisory support to the Minister”, the statement added.
