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FG Challenges New Directors to Deliver Through Innovation and Accountability
Joel Ajayi
In a renewed push for a more efficient and citizen-focused public service, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has called on newly promoted Directors to consolidate ongoing reforms and deliver tangible, measurable results across the Federal Civil Service.
She made the call at a Recognition Dinner held in Abuja in honour of 338 newly elevated Directors, describing their promotion as both a milestone and a call to greater responsibility. According to her, Directors play a critical role in bridging the gap between policy formulation and implementation.
Walson-Jack urged the new Directors to sustain the gains of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSSIP25), deepen digitalisation efforts, and prioritise improved service delivery to Nigerians. She noted that the recognition initiative, introduced last year, is aimed at fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and leadership within the Service.
Highlighting key reforms, she pointed to the implementation of the Rotational and Understudy Policies as strategic steps toward strengthening leadership capacity and ensuring continuity in the system.
Congratulating the Directors, she encouraged them to lead with purpose, build cohesive teams, and uphold accountability in the discharge of their duties.
In his goodwill message, Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Tunji Olaopa, commended the Head of Service for championing the initiative and praised the newly promoted Directors for successfully adapting to the computer-based test (CBT) promotion system.
He noted that the CBT process recorded near 100 percent success, setting a new standard in transparency, efficiency, and credibility in public service examinations. Olaopa further highlighted that the approach significantly reduced costs, improved accuracy, and accelerated the release of results.
Earlier in his opening remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Usman Garba, emphasised that leadership in the public service demands not only technical competence but also strategic thinking and ethical conduct.
He described the recognition dinner as an opportunity to celebrate excellence, formally welcome the new Directors into the top leadership cadre, and reinforce their commitment to service.
The event was marked by a spirit of camaraderie, as participants celebrated their achievements and reaffirmed their dedication to driving reforms and enhancing public service delivery in Nigeria.
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Nigeria at 66: ‘We Must Not Lose Faith in Nigeria’ — FCC Boss Omidiran
Joel Ajayi
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honorable Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary to renew their faith in Nigeria, strengthen national unity and recommit themselves to building a more inclusive and prosperous country.
In her 66th Independence Day message, Hon. Omidiran described October 1 as more than a celebration of freedom, saying the anniversary provides an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the country’s journey, acknowledge its progress and challenges, and renew the collective determination to build a nation where every citizen has a sense of belonging.
According to the FCC Executive Chairman, the Federal Character Principle remains particularly important to the quest for national cohesion because equitable representation promotes a sense of ownership and confidence in the Nigerian project.
“Nigeria is a nation of great diversity and
enormous potential. Our responsibility is to ensure that this diversity becomes a bridge that connects us rather than a barrier that separates us. Every Nigerian deserves to feel that he or she belongs to this country and has a role to play in its development,” Omidiran said.
The FCC boss called on government institutions at all levels to remain committed to fairness, equity, accountability and inclusive governance, while urging citizens to support efforts aimed at strengthening national institutions and promoting peaceful coexistence.
“We must not lose faith in Nigeria. The challenges before us are real, but so are the opportunities and the enormous human and natural resources available to us. Every citizen has a responsibility to contribute his or her own quota to building the Nigeria we desire,” she stated.
The FCC Executive Chairman also urged young Nigerians to remain committed to acquiring knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, sports and other productive ventures, describing the youth as critical stakeholders in the country’s future.
“As we celebrate 66 years of independence, let us remember that the Nigeria we want cannot be built by government alone. It requires the commitment of all of us – leaders and citizens, young and old, from every part of the federation. Together, we can build a Nigeria where justice, fairness, opportunity and peace are available to all,” she said.
Omidiran reaffirmed the FCC’s commitment to the effective discharge of its constitutional mandate and to supporting efforts that promote equitable representation and inclusive national development across the federation.
The former lawmaker wished Nigerians at home and abroad a peaceful and memorable 66th Independence Anniversary, praying for continued peace, stability, prosperity and progress for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Our differences should never be greater than our common identity as Nigerians. Let us continue to choose unity over division, service over self-interest and hope over despair. The Nigeria of our dreams is possible if we all play our part,” Omidiran said.
“On behalf of the Federal Character Commission, I congratulate all Nigerians on this 66th Independence Anniversary. May this occasion renew our patriotism, strengthen our unity and inspire us to work together for a stronger, more equitable and prosperous Nigeria. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” she added.
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