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Prof. Olaopa Resumes as Chairman Federal Civil Service Commission. Promises deliberate approach to transform the Commission
Joel Ajayi
With the image of the Commission at stake, Professor Olaopa has said he was committed to the transformation and creative disruption of the organisation.
In a statement Signed by the Head Press & Public Relations of the Commission Taiwo Hassan revealed that the Chairman made this remark at the resumption ceremony organized for him at the Commission on Wednesday.
He noted that as a reformer he will be deliberate in his approach in turning things around at the Commission; saying that in his first few months he would pursue vigorously the rebranding of the organization to restore its integrity.
He also said that basic functions of the Commission will be assessed in terms of it impact to see where there are gaps including looking at the way recruitment, promotion and discipline are conducted and link them to a larger Human Resources system that is based on merit.
He warned those staff that has become a stain on the organisation’s reputation through their criminal and disreputable acts to desist in their own interest as he was determined to make a few scapegoats to serve as deterrence as nobody is above the law.
Chairman asserts that “he has a zero tolerance for cash and carry culture of some notorious few that has become a stain on the Commission’s reputation, thereby casting an unwelcome shadow on the many hardworking and dedicated personnel that diligently conscientiously commit to the mission of the organization”.
While eulogizing the former Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Tukur Bello Ingawa for doing a great job which he called, “grand innovations and legacies”; he pointed out that he was in the Commission to do serious business and not to play.
Earlier, Dr. Jonah Madugu who was the most senior Commissioner and acting Chairman before the resumption of Professor Olaopa, said with the pedigree of the Chairman he believed he was going to turn things around for good in the organisation.On his part, the Permanent Secretary. Dr. Yakubu Adam Kofarmata who thanked Mr. President for appointing Professor Olaopa as a round peg in a round hole for the job observed that from the actions of the Chairman and Commissioners after their resumption they really meant business.Olaopa, who is a native of Oyo State, Nigeria, is also a professor, seasoned public administrator, researcher, author and accomplished scholar-bureaucrat with experience spanning over 40years.
As a former Permanent Secretary who retired in 2016, he worked on several public policy reforms where he was a Director of Programmes, Bureau of Public Service Reforms; Special Assistant on Reforms to the Head of Service of Nigeria on Public Service Reforms as well as Director, External Linkages and Reforms Department, Office of Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
Upon taking over at the Commission, Prof. Olaopa sought to receive briefing from Heads of Department and Units to coalesce his agenda moving forward to 2024. He added that he will rely on the cooperation of staff to drive the implementation of his vision.
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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja
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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