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HCSF Applauds Governor Zulum’s Visionary Leadership During Visit to Maiduguri Government House

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1 year ago

July 31, 2025

Joel Ajayi

In a strong show of support for sub-national reforms, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, has commended the Governor of Borno State, His Excellency, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, for his exceptional leadership and reform-driven governance, which continue to enhance public service delivery and foster sustainable development.

Speaking during a courtesy visit on the governor, the HCSF described the visit to the State as insightful and memorable.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director, Information and Public Relations Mrs Eno Olotu, stated that Walson-Jack expressed deep appreciation to Governor Zulum for the warm hospitality extended to her delegation and for his steadfast partnership with the Federal Civil Service.

She praised the Governor’s visionary leadership and reform-driven governance to enhance public service delivery and promote sustainable development across the State.

Mrs. Walson-Jack highlighted several key engagements she undertook while in the State including her participation at the 110th Regular Meeting of the Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria, where she delivered the keynote address; the commissioning of strategic healthcare infrastructure; an inspection tour of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital; as well as strategic engagements with staff of federal institutions at the Federal Secretariat and the Federal Training Centre (FTC), Maiduguri.

According to her, these engagements provided valuable insights into local service delivery efforts and presented opportunities for stronger intergovernmental collaboration.

The HCSF particularly commended the Zulum-led administration for its deliberate investment in capacity building for Civil Servants. She noted that the structured training programmes, institutional reforms, and emphasis on performance management in Borno State are in strong alignment with the priorities of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025 (FCSSIP25).

She further applauded Borno State’s active participation in key national reform initiatives, including the 2025 Civil Service Week held in Abuja, the Institutional Strengthening Retreat in Katsina, and the maiden International Civil Service Conference (ICSC) declared open by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. These efforts, she said, reflect a firm commitment to building a modern, efficient, and people-oriented Civil Service.

In line with ongoing digital transformation under FCSSIP25, the HCSF presented a number of federal digital initiatives aimed at enhancing service efficiency, transparency, and engagement. These include ServiceWise GPT – an AI-powered tool for civil service knowledge access; GOVMAIL – a secured official email system for civil servants; the Online Compendium of Federal Circulars; the Federal Civil Service Online Academy; and monthly publications such as Civil Service News and the Service Welfare Newsletter. She encouraged the Borno State Government to explore adaptation of these innovations to strengthen service delivery at the State level.

A notable highlight of the visit was the commendation of the restoration and revitalisation of the Federal Training Centre (FTC), Maiduguri, which had previously been displaced due to insurgency.

Mrs. Walson-Jack announced that the Centre has now secured full accreditation from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to offer diploma-level training in key areas such as Public Administration, Office Technology, and Procurement and Supply Chain Management. She attributed

this milestone to Governor Zulum’s unwavering support and leadership, describing his intervention as pivotal to the Centre’s recovery and repositioning.

In his response, Governor Zulum welcomed the HCSF and her delegation, and commended the HCSF for her resilience, focus, and dedication to driving critical reform initiatives at the federal level and promised to domesticate them at the state level.

He acknowledged the synergy between federal and state-level reforms and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening institutional capacity, enhancing workforce productivity, and ensuring the welfare of Civil Servants in Borno State.

The HCSF reiterated the commitment of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation to sustaining collaboration with the Borno State Government, with a shared goal of building a resilient, professional, and citizen-focused public service

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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja

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9 hours ago

November 12, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.

The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.

Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.

He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.

On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.

He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.

On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.

Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.

Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.

He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.

The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.

He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.

Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.

He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.

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