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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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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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