Senior Special Assistant to the President on Civil Service Matters

Alfred Agaba Abah had a distinguished civil service career, which spanned over thirty-four years of dedicated service in Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service until 5^th July 2024 when he retired. His unwavering commitment, strategic acumen, and excellence in administration have earned him recognition at the highest levels of governance.

Born on July 5, 1964, in Enugu, Enugu State, he holds a B.Sc. in Geography from the University of Benin and two master’s degrees—Health Planning & Management (2000) and Public Administration (2014)—from the University of Benin and Nasarawa State University, respectively. He is also a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management.

Alfred began his career as an Administrative Officer II, rising through the ranks to Director (Administration) in 2017. He has served in key ministries, including the Ministry of Niger Delta Development now called Ministry of Regional Development, the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, the National Sports Commission, Federal Ministry of Transportation and his last tour of duty being, the Office of the Chief of Staff to the President. His leadership in planning, policy formulation and stakeholder engagement has significantly impacted governance and institutional reforms.

His exceptional service led to his appointment as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Civil Service Matters, attached to the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, effective September 26, 2024. In this role, he continues to drive policies aimed at strengthening the Nigerian Civil Service.

A recipient of the 2022 Presidential Merit Award for Accountability and Diligence, Alfred’s contributions have been recognized nationwide. His professional growth is complemented by extensive local and international training, as well as global exposure through official engagements in the USA, UK, Canada, Italy, Switzerland, Turkey, Malaysia, UAE and several African countries.

Beyond his career, Alfred is passionate about sports, having actively played handball from his school days. He is also a devoted family man, married to Pharmacist Florence Aladi Abah, a Deputy Director at the National Hospital, Abuja and they are blessed with four children.

His journey stands as a testament to dedication, integrity and impactful public service, inspiring future generations of civil servants in Nigeria.