Permanent Secretary, Special Duties Office

ARC. JOY OSARETIN BADERIN FNIA PMP

Director overseeing the office of the Permanent Secretary’s Office, Special Duties Office, OHCSF

Arc. Joy Osaretin Baderin is a highly respected architect and senior public service leader with over 20 years of experience spanning architecture, project management, and sustainable development. Her career has spanned across several Project Ministries and now she currently serves as Director of Infrastructure Management and oversees the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Special Duties Office, in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF).

An award-winning civil servant, Arc. Baderin was honoured with the 2024 Civil Service Excellence Award for her exceptional contributions to national infrastructure policy and service delivery.

A Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Architects and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), she holds MSc degrees in Architecture and Sustainable Development, including from SOAS, University of London, and has completed executive programmes at the London School of Economics (LSE)on Public Policy Analysis. She is also an alumna of the prestigious AIG-Imoukhuede Public Leaders Programme.

Arc. Baderin is known for her strategic leadership, integrity, and innovation in integrating sustainability into public infrastructure. Her work continues to shape national dialogue on effective governance, inclusive urban development, and the future of public service delivery. Her commitment to excellence, innovation, and ethical leadership makes her a vital voice in conversations on public sector reform, inclusive development, and built environment resilience.