Permanent Secretary

Administrative Leadership

• Serve as the Accounting Officer of the Ministry.
  

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to all departments and units.
  

• Ensure compliance with Public Service Rules financial regulations and government circulars.
  

• Coordinate and supervise Directors and senior management staff.
  

Policy Implementation & Advisory

• Translate government policies into implementable programmes and actions.
  

• Advise the Honourable Commissioner on technical administrative and procedural matters.
  

• Ensure timely execution of approved policies projects and reforms.
  

• Prepare and submit policy briefs memoranda and executive reports.
  

Financial Management

• Oversee budget preparation defence and implementation.
  

• Ensure prudent management of public funds and assets.
  

• Authorize expenditures in line with approved budgets and financial regulations.
  

• Facilitate internal and external audits and implement audit recommendations.
  

Human Resource Management

• Oversee staff deployment discipline promotions and capacity development.
  

• Promote professionalism ethics and performance management.
  

• Ensure effective succession planning and mentoring of senior officers.
  

• Maintain discipline and industrial harmony within the Ministry.
  

Inter-Ministerial & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with other Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
  

• Represent the Ministry at inter-ministerial meetings and official engagements.
  

• Liaise with federal agencies local governments development partners and consultants.
  

Records ICT & Process Improvement

• Ensure proper record keeping documentation and data management.
  

• Promote automation ICT adoption and process efficiency.
  

• Support reforms aimed at improving transparency and service delivery.
  

Specific Duties (As Applicable)

• Chair or serve on statutory committees and boards.
  

• Oversee procurement processes in line with procurement laws.
  

• Manage crisis situations and ensure business continuity.
  

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Governor or Commissioner.
  

Requirements

Qualification & Eligibility

• Must be a serving Director in the Abia State Civil Service.
  

• Must have held the rank of Director for at least two (2) years.
  

• Must have at least two (2) years remaining before retirement.
  

• Proven record of integrity leadership and administrative competence.