Gabriel Aduda
Ambassador[1] Gabriel Aduda Permanent Secretary | |
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| Born | Gabriel Tanimu Aduda October 25, 1971[2] |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | PGC -University of Hong Kong MURP -University of Ibadan BSc-University of Jos |
| Occupation | Civil Servant |
| Years active | 1999 - till present |
| Employer | Federal Government of Nigeria |
| Title | Permanent Secretary,Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources (Nigeria),
OPECGovernor for Nigeria |
| Spouse | Mary Aduda |
| Children | 3 |
Gabriel Tanimu Adudais aNigeriancivil servantcurrently serving as the Permanent Secretary of theFederal Ministry of Petroleum Resources (Nigeria)[1],where he plays a crucial role in overseeing the operations and policies of the ministry. Additionally, Aduda holds the esteemed position ofOPECGovernor for Nigeria, representing the country's interests in the 186th Ordinary Meeting of the OPEC Conference of Ministers.[2]
In 2021, Aduda was appointed as the Permanent Secretary for theNigerian Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs.[3]He previously served as the Permanent Secretary in theNigerian Ministry of Youth and Sportsand was redeployed to the ministry of Foreign Affairs in December 2020.[4]Before becoming a permanent secretary, he previously served as Director, Economic Research and Policy Management with theFederal Ministry of Finance (Nigeria)and Head of Strategy and Reorientation at theEconomic and Financial Crimes Commission.[2]
Early life and education[edit]
Aduda has a BSc. in Geography and Planning from theUniversity of Jos,a Master’s Degree in Urban & Regional Planning from theUniversity of Ibadan(1998), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Corruption Studies from theUniversity of Hong Kong(2012).[5]He has also attended training courses, for example the "Improving Governance and Economic Development in Africa" at theWorld Bank InstituteinFreetown,Sierra Leone.[2]
Career[edit]
Gabriel Tanimu Aduda has held numerous significant positions throughout his career in theNigerian Civil Service,which includes:
- Permanent Secretary,Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources (Nigeria)(current position)[3]
- Permanent Secretary,Nigerian Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs(MFA)[4]
- Permanent Secretary,Nigerian Ministry of Youth and Sports[5]
- Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs Office, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF)[6]
- Chairman, National Authority on Chemical & Biological Weapons Convention (NAC&BWC), Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF)[7]
- Director, Civil Service Transformation, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation
- Director, Economic Research and Policy Management, Federal Ministry of Finance[8]
- Head of Strategy and Reorientation,Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC)
- Special Assistant on Special Projects & Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to the Minister of theFederal Capital Territory Administration(FCTA)
- Head of Governance Research and Consulting, INTEGRITY Organization
- Commissioner (Executive Member),Independent Corrupt Practices Commission(ICPC)[9]
Controversy[edit]
In 2017, a report bySahara Reporters,Premium Timesand some media outlets suggested that the Vice PresidentYemi Osinbajomay have appointed an unqualified person as a permanent secretary. This led to calls for his dismissal from the position.[6]The Coalition For F.C.T Indigenous Groups Association under Kamal Adamu Shaibu criticized these reports, as he claimed the controversial reports published in Premium Times,[7]Sahara Reporters[6]and other media outlets were sponsored by people who fruitlessly fought against the promotion of Gabrial Aduda to the position of a Director in Federal Civil Service.[8]
References[edit]
- ^President Buhari confers ambassadorial title on Gabriel AdudaThe Sunnews Online,Retrieved 12 January 2021
- ^abcShoremi, Akolawole."A former official of the EFCC and immediate younger brother of Senator Phillip Aduda, Gabriel Aduda, has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary for the Federal Ministry of Youth & Sports Development".NYCN Ogun State.Retrieved18 January2021.
- ^"Second batch of evacuees arrive from Ukraine | The Nation".thenationonlineng.net.Retrieved2022-03-17.
- ^"Buhari approves redeployment of 9 Perm Secs"Premium Times Nigeria
- ^"Amb. Gabriel Aduda".Nigerian Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Archived fromthe originalon 21 January 2021.Retrieved30 January2021.
- ^abCSNAC Petitions HOS Over Aduda's Appointment As Permanent SecretarySahara Reporters,Retrieved 13 January 2021
- ^Leave Gabriel Tanimu Aduda AlonePublished on 21, August 2017Daily TrustsRetrieved 13, January 2021
- ^Gabriel Tanimu Aduda: The truth shall prevailPublished on 30, May 2014Compass NewspaperRetrieved 13, January 2021