Presidency Administers Secrecy Oath On Aso Rock Staff

*Divulge Classified Information, Face Consequences, State
House Warns Staff During Oath Taking

The Presidency on Tuesday issued an oath of secrecy to staff,
warning them against divulging state secrets to the public.

State House Permanent Secretary, Tijjani Umar who issued the
warning noted that alerting staff of the penalties that accrue to a
breach of classified documents without authorization, has become
fundamental, particularly to retired staff.

Administering an oath of secrecy to 42 staff at the State House,
he disclosed that there has been no record of any breach of
information yet, neither is there anticipation of any, but the
exercise will continue to put civil servants in check.

Under the Official Secrets Act, 1962, the Director of Special
Services Department, Office of the Government of the Federation,
Tukur Yahaya, explained to the staff that underwent the
sensitization program, that the safety and security of government
information, documents and facilities is critical to guarantee
continuous delivery of national service.

“We discovered that due to deployment of officers and retirement
a number of our staff needs to be placed under the radar so that
they will be aware that their jobs, the kind of documents or
information they are handling from day to day and beyond, are so
important and must be safeguarded,” he said.

“That’s the reason we decided to do the needful by administering
the Oath of Secrecy, highlighting the importance of letting them
know what information they are managing and the consequences of the
breach of such information.”

SEE THE FULL STATEMENT BELOW:

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

DISCLOSING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION WILL ATTRACT
PENALTIES, PERMANENT SECRETARY WARNS STATE HOUSE STAFF

The Permanent Secretary, State House, Tijjani Umar on
Tuesday in Abuja warned staff that disclosing confidential
information without authorisation will attract penalties under the
public service rules.

The Permanent Secretary stated this at the administration of
Oath of Secrecy and Declaration of Secrecy to 42 staff of the State
House, administered by Justice Hamza Muazu of the FCT High
Court.

The Permanent Secretary explained that the oaths were
administered to staff members who handle classified
documents.

‘‘We discovered that due to deployment of officers and
retirement a number of our staff need to be placed under the radar
so that they will be aware that their jobs, the kind of documents
or information they are handling from day to day and beyond, are so
important and must be safeguarded.

‘‘That’s the reason we decided to do the needful by
administering the Oath of Secrecy, highlighting the importance of
letting them know what information they are managing and the
consequences of the breach of such information,’’ he said.

The Permanent Secretary, who disclosed that the exercise
will be continuous, expressed delight that so far the State House
has not recorded any breach of information.

‘‘We have not had any breach. We don’t anticipate having any
breach.

‘‘But then it’s our duty to let them understand that if
there is any, there will be consequences after investigations and
that also includes after they have retired from the Civil
Service,’’ he said.

Earlier before the administration of the Oaths, Mr Tukur
Yahaya, the Director of Special Services Department, Office of the
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, took the staff
through sensitization, explaining the essence of the Official
Secrets Act, 1962.

‘‘The essence of this exercise is to ensure the safety and
security of government information, documents and facilities,’’ he
said.

Patience Tilley-Gyado
Assistant Director Information
State House
July 27, 2021

*Divulge Classified Information, Face Consequences, State
House Warns Staff During Oath Taking

The Presidency on Tuesday issued an oath of secrecy to staff,
warning them against divulging state secrets to the public.

State House Permanent Secretary, Tijjani Umar who issued the
warning noted that alerting staff of the penalties that accrue to a
breach of classified documents without authorization, has become
fundamental, particularly to retired staff.

Administering an oath of secrecy to 42 staff at the State House,
he disclosed that there has been no record of any breach of
information yet, neither is there anticipation of any, but the
exercise will continue to put civil servants in check.

Under the Official Secrets Act, 1962, the Director of Special
Services Department, Office of the Government of the Federation,
Tukur Yahaya, explained to the staff that underwent the
sensitization program, that the safety and security of government
information, documents and facilities is critical to guarantee
continuous delivery of national service.

“We discovered that due to deployment of officers and retirement
a number of our staff needs to be placed under the radar so that
they will be aware that their jobs, the kind of documents or
information they are handling from day to day and beyond, are so
important and must be safeguarded,” he said.

“That’s the reason we decided to do the needful by administering
the Oath of Secrecy, highlighting the importance of letting them
know what information they are managing and the consequences of the
breach of such information.”

SEE THE FULL STATEMENT BELOW:

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

DISCLOSING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION WILL ATTRACT
PENALTIES, PERMANENT SECRETARY WARNS STATE HOUSE STAFF

The Permanent Secretary, State House, Tijjani Umar on
Tuesday in Abuja warned staff that disclosing confidential
information without authorisation will attract penalties under the
public service rules.

The Permanent Secretary stated this at the administration of
Oath of Secrecy and Declaration of Secrecy to 42 staff of the State
House, administered by Justice Hamza Muazu of the FCT High
Court.

The Permanent Secretary explained that the oaths were
administered to staff members who handle classified
documents.

‘‘We discovered that due to deployment of officers and
retirement a number of our staff need to be placed under the radar
so that they will be aware that their jobs, the kind of documents
or information they are handling from day to day and beyond, are so
important and must be safeguarded.

‘‘That’s the reason we decided to do the needful by
administering the Oath of Secrecy, highlighting the importance of
letting them know what information they are managing and the
consequences of the breach of such information,’’ he said.

The Permanent Secretary, who disclosed that the exercise
will be continuous, expressed delight that so far the State House
has not recorded any breach of information.

‘‘We have not had any breach. We don’t anticipate having any
breach.

‘‘But then it’s our duty to let them understand that if
there is any, there will be consequences after investigations and
that also includes after they have retired from the Civil
Service,’’ he said.

Earlier before the administration of the Oaths, Mr Tukur
Yahaya, the Director of Special Services Department, Office of the
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, took the staff
through sensitization, explaining the essence of the Official
Secrets Act, 1962.

‘‘The essence of this exercise is to ensure the safety and
security of government information, documents and facilities,’’ he
said.

Patience Tilley-Gyado
Assistant Director Information
State House
July 27, 2021