Wike appoints Onsachi Idris as SSA on Procurement

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has appointed Onsachi Idris as his Senior Special Assistant on Procurement, with the appointment taking immediate effect.

The announcement was made on Friday in a statement issued by the minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka.

According to the statement, Idris retired from the civil service on 24 April 2026, after over three decades of experience in administration, finance, and public sector procurement.

He was described as “a seasoned public servant with over 30 years of experience in administration, finance, and public sector procurement management.”

Professional Background

Idris previously served as Director of the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s Procurement Department, a role he assumed in July 2021.

Prior to that, he held the position of Director of Common Services (Procurement) from August 2019.

The statement noted that during his tenure, he “played critical roles in overseeing procurement processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.”

The appointment is seen as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen procurement oversight and improve institutional efficiency within the Federal Capital Territory Administration.

Officials say Idris’s experience across key administrative and procurement functions is expected to enhance service delivery and reinforce transparency in public sector operations.