The pioneer Head of the Civil Service of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mrs. Grace Adayilo, has died.

Adayilo reportedly passed away in the early hours of Monday, September 1, 2025. Her death was confirmed to our correspondent by her Special Assistant on Media, Anthony Odey, via a brief text message that read, “Yes, please.” No further details were provided regarding the circumstances of her death.

President Bola Tinubu had approved Adayilo’s appointment on October 6, 2024, making her the first-ever Head of Service of the FCT and the first woman to occupy the role.

Prior to her appointment, she served as the Permanent Secretary of the Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat.

As of the time of filing this report, neither her family nor the FCT Administration has issued an official statement on the development.

Her passing marks the end of a historic chapter in the civil service leadership of the Federal Capital Territory.