The Head of Civil Service of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mrs. Grace Adayilo, has died.
Adayilo reportedly slumped in the early hours of Monday, September 1, 2025, and passed away shortly after. The cause of her death has not yet been disclosed.
Her passing was confirmed in a statement by her Special Assistant on Media, Anthony Odey, who described it as a great loss to the FCT Administration and Nigeria as a whole.
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Appointed on October 6, 2024, by President Bola Tinubu, Adayilo made history as the first-ever Head of Civil Service of the FCT and the first woman to occupy the position. Prior to her appointment, she served as the Permanent Secretary of the Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat, where she earned respect for her dedication and professionalism.
She was an indigene of Abuja, marking another milestone as the first native of the capital city to hold the prestigious office.
Adayilo’s last official assignment was on Thursday, August 28, 2025, where she represented the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, at the G7 Security Meeting in Abuja.
Her sudden death has thrown the FCT civil service and wider public sector into mourning, with tributes expected from colleagues, leaders, and residents who admired her trailblazing role in public administration.
