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From Idu Jude, Abuja
The outgoing Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Adeleye Adeoye, has said that serving as Permanent Secretary was an opportunity to contribute his quota in the development of the nation.
Adeleye stated this in his remarks Friday in Abuja during his bowing out ceremony upon attaining 35 years of meritorious service.
Adeleye said: “Today is a very remarkable day in the course of my service. I thank the government for giving me the opportunity. As an Education Officer employed on Grade Level 8, I never dreamt of becoming a Permanent Secretary. It was just God who made it possible.”
He appreciated God Almighty for seeing him through the journey in service.
The outgoing Permanent Secretary whose retirement took effect from February 8, 2025, following the attainment of the mandatory 35 years in service, handed over to the Director, Road Transport and Mass Transit Administration, Ibrahim Musa Omayie, who is the most senior director in the Ministry.
Adeleye said it was a great honour for him to work in the Transport ministry, pointing out that he enjoyed the support and cooperation of the entire staff.
He, therefore, enjoined Management and staff to accord the Minister same unwavering support and collaboration, while carrying out their jobs diligently.
Responding, the Director Road Transport and Mass Transit Administration, Ibrahim Musa Omayie, stated that the Permanent Secretary has left an indelible mark through his hard work, dedication humility, diligent, focused and unwavering commitment to excellence, adding that Adeleye would be called upon for assistance whenever the need arises.