Gabriel Aduda
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Ambassador Gabriel Aduda Permanent Secretary | |
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| Born | Gabriel Tanimu Aduda FCT, Abuja |
| Nationality | Nigeria |
| 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 Foreign Affairs |
| Spouse | Mary Aduda |
| Children | 3 |
Ambassador[1] Gabriel Aduda is a Nigerian civil servant who currently serves as the Permanent Secretary for the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs|Nigerian Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Gabriel Aduda, who previously served in the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development was redeployed to the ministry of Foreign Affairs in December 2020. He is responsible for formulating and conducting the execution of Nigeria’s foreign policy and external promotion of Nigeria's domestic vision and ideals. He previously served as Director, Economic Research and Policy Management with the Federal Ministry of Finance and Head of Strategy and Reorientation at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and many more.
He is a strategic leader with over 22 years of experience in public and private sectors. He has anchored and implemented key initiatives within the civil and public service which led to several innovative launches, including the restructuring of the Federal Civil Service, reclassification of sports from recreation to business thereby opening doors for greater private sector investments in the industry. A visionary, he has brought his forward-thinking concepts to bear on several technical committees within and outside the public sector. Extensive personnel with business development experience and proficiency in Public policy, Corporate Compliance and Ethics, Strategy formulation and reforms management.
Early life and education
Amb. Aduda has a BSc. in Geography and Planning from the University of Jos, a Master’s Degree in Urban & Regional Planning from the University of Ibadan (1998), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Corruption Studies from the University of Hong Kong (2012). He has also attended many training courses locally and internationally, including the “Implementing Public Policy Executive Education Program” at the Harvard Kennedy School.[2]
Membership in Professional Associations
• Fellow, Chemical Society of Nigeria
• Society for Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE)
• Registered Town Planner (RTP)
• Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP)
• Nigerian Environmental Society (NES)
Work Experience / Key Career Achievements
• Ministry of Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Jan 2021 – to present[3]
Permanent Secretary
• Ministry of Youth & Sports Development: Dec 2019 – Dec 2020[4]
Permanent Secretary Political & Economic Affairs Office
• Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Aug 2017 – Dec 2019[5]
Permanent Secretary Political & Economic Affairs Office
• Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation Dec 2015 – Aug 2017
Director, Civil Service Transformation
• Federal Ministry of Finance April 2013 – Dec 2015
Director, Economic Research and Policy Management
• Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) 2009 – 2013[6]
He was responsible for fostering public support, initiation and implementation of understandable and inspiring campaigns to educate the citizenry on corruption economic and financial crimes and providing effective corruption prevention services to public and private sector organizations.
• Ministry of Federal Capital Territory Administration (MFCT) 2007 – 2009
Special Assistant Projects Management & Monitoring (SA-PMM) to the Hon. Minister (MFCT
• Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) 2000-2004
Executive (Board) Member. Appointed by Mr. President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
• Ministry of Cooperation and Integration in Africa; Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) 2000–2004
Research Officer
• Federal Ministry of Science and Technology; Nigerian Building and Roads Research Institute (NBRRI) 1999- 2000
Research Officer. (Special projects)
Governing Board Membership
• Citizenship & Leadership Training Centre (CLTC) 2019 - 2020
• Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) 2019 - 2020
• National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) 2014 - 2015
• National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) 2013 - 2014
• National Metallurgical Development Centre (NMDC) 2014 - 2015
• Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN)
Committee Memberships
Chairman
• Technical Committee on implementation of the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) 2020.[7]
• Co-Chair (Public Sector) - Steering Committee and Sports Industry Working Group on development of the National Sports Industry Policy 2020
• National Authority Chemical and Biological Weapons Convention 2017[8]
• PPP Consultative Forum Service Wide 2016
• Inter-ministerial Committee on Revitalisation of Prison Farms in Nigeria. 2015
• Public Sector Lead and Co-Chairman of the Steering Committee on National Sports Industry Policy 2020[9]
Member
• Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2017 -2020 (FCSSIP 2020)
• OHCSF Champion; Presidential Initiative on Ease of Doing Business 2016
• Committee on Enterprise Culture and Commercial Orientation in Public Service 2016
• Efficiency Unit, Federal Ministry of Finance - 2016
• Presidential Audit Committee of the Nigerian Export Supervision Scheme. 2015.
• National Nuclear Emergency Programme Implementation Committee. 2014-2015
• National Economic Management Team (NEMT) Sub-Committee on Port Reforms. 2014-2015.
• Nigerian Financial Inclusion Steering Committee 2013- 2015
• Expert Group on Promoting the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) as a Framework to Mainstream Anti-corruption Safeguards for the Organization of Major Public Events. 2012
• Technical Team on FCT MDGs Local Governments Conditional Grant Scheme, 2007-2009
• Government/Civil Society Organisations Partnership Steering Committee.
• Task Force on Revalidation of Mining Leases and Licenses (Ministry for Solid Minerals Development) Sept – March 2006
• Ethics Curriculum Planning/Development Committee. April – May 2003. NCSC/USAID
• Advisory Committee on Judicial Reforms, (Budget Sub-Committee) National Council for State Courts (Nigeria Rule of Law Assistance Project) 2003-2005.
Controversy
In 2017, Gabriel Aduda was is in the spotlight as there were alleged rumours that he is not qualified for the position of the Permanent Secretary when he was appointed by the vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. Gabriel is the younger brother to Senator Phillip Tanimu Aduda, the senator representing the Federal Capital Territory.
A report by Sahara Reporters and other media outlets suggests that the federal government may have appointed an unqualified person as a permanent secretary[10]. This led to many Calling for his dismissal from the position. Three years on, the president Muhammadu Buhari administration has elevated the civil servant to the position of permanent secretary and he has served in different offices.
References
- ^ President Buhari confers ambassadorial title on Gabriel Aduda The Sunnews Online, Retrieved 12 January 2021
- ^ from LinkedIn
- ^ Gabriel Aduda assumes duty as Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ministry Daily Times, Retrieved 12 January 2021
- ^ GABRIEL ADUDA NOW PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF YOUTH & SPORTS PM Express, Retrieved 12 January 2021
- ^ Political & Economic Affairs Office - Past Permanent Secretaries List Daily Times, Retrieved 12 January 2021
- ^ Support to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Judiciary NGA S08 Final Evaluation Report complete, Retrieved 12 January 2021
- ^ CBN says Nigerian Youth Investment Fund is coming soon, The youth Fund is dedicated to investing in the innovative ideas, skills, and enterprise of the Nigerian Youth NairaMetrics, Retrieved 12 January 2021
- ^ Statement delivered by Mr Gabriel Aduda, Head of Delegation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, at the 22nd Session of the Conference of States Parties (CSP-22) to the Chemical Weapons Convention. Held at the World Forum Conference Centre the Hague, Netherlands. 27 November - 1 December 2017. Youtube Video, Retrieved 12 January 2021
- ^ National Sports Festival postponed again - The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Gabriel Aduda, announced The Eagle online, Retrieved 12 January 2021
- ^ CSNAC Petitions HOS Over Aduda's Appointment As Permanent Secretary Sahara Reporters, Retrieved 13 January 2021
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