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FCSC praises Awosika for her notable achievements after retirement and her outstanding career in public service
Joel Ajayi
The Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) Prof. Tunji Olaopa has described Mrs. Dere Awosika exemplary achievements post-retirement as remarkable saying that as a chip off the old block, she embodies the values of a renowned Nigerian family with a pedigree that stands tall in the annals of public service in Nigeria.
In a statement Signed FCSC Head Press & Public Relations Taiwo Hassan on Friday in Abuja where Olaopa made this remark when he received, on a courtesy visit, a retired federal permanent secretary, Dr. (Mrs) Dere Awosika, in his office in Abuja.
He said after Mrs. Awosika’s successful public service career, she progressed to assume the position of the chairperson of the board of directors of one of Nigeria’s leading banks, Access Bank Plc, and also, an honorary consul of the Czech Republic after retirement. He explained that she was a source of inspiration to upcoming civil servants that beyond years of toiling as bureaucrats, there can be a distinguished life after retirement.
Olaopa, who was at the event with his Hon. Commissioners representing Adamawa, Gombe and Taraba States-Dr. Ibrahim Jalo Daudu; Jigawa and Kano States-Ambassador Aminu Nagebu, including Akwa Ibom and Cross River States-Bar. Ededet Eyoma and Kogi and Kwara States-Mrs. Rukiyat Odekunle; extolled Awosika’s professionalism and hardwork, saying that at a personal level, he knew Awosika as a woman of deep Christian values who lives her life with the fear of God and integrity, which inspired him greatly. “You inspired me personally during our time together in service” Olaopa said,
While acknowledging Awosika as an accomplished federal permanent secretary and his senior in the service, he said he was very happy to receive her in his office as a role model for women and career senior civil servants that worth celebrating.
He prayed that she would continue to grow in grace, prosper in health, and the lord continue to uphold her with many more decades of service to the country.
Speaking earlier, Dr. Awosika said that the visit was to commend Olaopa’s leadership at the Commission. She equally added that her courtesy call was also to acknowledge the positive changes taking place under Olaopa’s stewardship.
She stated that the Commission was the fabric of the country’s governance, as the private sector depends on the government, which is being managed by the civil service.
Awosika informed that she was glad to be a civil servant because it allowed her to serve anywhere, explaining that the Commission builds the public service and that the private sector depends on the government for its operational success. She said civil servants understand the issues that the private sector wants the government to address.
She said she was glad to be a civil servant because it allowed her to serve anywhere; saying that she supports the Commission’s various reforms, which are making it to come alive.
The event ends with the taking of a photograph of both Prof. Tunji Olaopa and Dr. (Mrs.) Dere Awosika followed with a group photograph involving the Hon. Commissioners.
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Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment To A Digitally-Driven Workforce
Joel Ajayi
In a strong affirmation of his administration’s vision for a technology-enabled public service, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has reiterated the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to building a world-class, digitally-driven, and citizen-centred workforce capable of driving inclusive and sustainable national development.
The President, represented by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, at the opening ceremony of the 57th International Conference and Exhibition of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) held in Abuja, noted that the Conference provides a vital platform for thought leaders, policymakers, and human resource professionals to examine and discuss the evolving dynamics of work under the theme, “Reimagining the New World of Work.”
President Tinubu commended the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria for its consistency and nearly six decades of professional excellence, ethical leadership, and dedication to human capital development in Nigeria. He acknowledged the Institute’s invaluable role in promoting professionalism and strengthening workforce governance across both public and private sectors.
Highlighting the Administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the President emphasized that “Nigeria’s greatest asset is not its oil or minerals, but its people.” He underscored key Federal Government initiatives such as the 3 Million Technical Talent Programme (3MTT) and the National Talent Export Programme (NATEP), designed to position Nigeria as a global hub for skilled digital professionals.
The President also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ongoing public service transformation through the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2025 (FCSSIP25), which aims to achieve a fully digital and paperless civil service by 31st December, 2025.
He explained that the adoption of the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solution is a major milestone in enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accountability in public service operations.
In his welcome address, the President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir FCIPM, fnli, emphasized that the future of work will not necessarily reward the strongest or the smartest, but those courageous enough to remain human in a digital world. He described the conference as “not just another HR event, but a transformative movement that will echo through boardrooms, classrooms, and corridors of influence for years to come.”
Mallam Gobir reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to redefining workplace leadership and advancing professional excellence. He urged human resource professionals to transcend traditional management practices and cultivate work environments “where humans and technology collaborate, not compete; where innovation meets integrity, and productivity aligns with purpose.”
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