A distinguished alumna of the Federal Government Girls’ College in Benin City and the Federal Government College in Ilorin has secured a high-ranking position within the Ministry of Education, marking a watershed moment for Nigeria’s Unity Schools.<\/p>\n
Mrs. Walson-Jack, the accomplished appointee, holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Lagos and was admitted to the Nigerian Bar in 1987. Notably, she becomes one of the first individuals educated at Unity Schools to attain such a prominent role within the Ministry of Education.<\/p>\n
Her professional journey includes a notable tenure as Permanent Secretary since her initial appointment in 2017 by then-President Buhari. Throughout her distinguished career, Mrs. Walson-Jack has demonstrated exceptional leadership in various capacities, including roles in the Service Welfare Office of the Office of the Head Of Service of the Civil Service of the Federation, Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, and the Federal Ministries of Power, Water Resources, and Sanitation.<\/p>\n
Married to Hon. Nimi Walson-Jack, a former General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association and renowned Civic Educator, Mrs. Walson-Jack is a mother of two children, both of whom are accomplished lawyers.<\/p>\n
In her new role as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Mrs. Walson-Jack is poised to utilize her extensive experience to collaborate with the country\u2019s education ministers. Her mission includes elevating standards and policies within Nigeria\u2019s education system, aligning with President Tinubu\u2019s comprehensive education agenda.<\/p>\n
This appointment is heralded as a significant step towards achieving gender balance in Nigerian politics, exemplifying President Tinubu\u2019s commitment to fostering an inclusive and competent governance structure. Oraye St. Franklyn, a Canada-based leadership communications specialist, commended the Tinubu administration for its dedication to excellence and competence in governance, noting that this historic appointment signifies a transformative shift towards diversity and inclusion in the nation\u2019s education sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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