By Peace Udugba.
The pioneer Head of the Civil Service of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mrs. Grace Adayilo, is dead.
Her death was confirmed by the Special Assistant on Media to the Head of Service, Anthony Odey, in a text message sent to *Punch* on Monday, September 1, 2025.
“Yes, please,” the message simply read in response to inquiries.
The cause of her death remains unknown as of the time of filing this report.
Mrs. Adayilo made history on October 6, 2024, when President Bola Tinubu appointed her as the first-ever Head of the Civil Service of the FCT. Her appointment took immediate effect and marked a milestone as she also became the first female to occupy the position.
Prior to her appointment, she served as the Permanent Secretary of the Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat in the FCT.
