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Re-double Your Commitment to Efficiency, Transparency, and Innovations, Walson-Jack Charge Civil Servants
By Joel Ajayi
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has urged public servants across the country to redouble their commitment to excellence in order to deliver a civil service that truly adds value to the lives of every Nigerian.
Speaking in Abuja on Friday at the Quarterly Stakeholders and Citizens Engagement Forum of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), Mrs. Walson-Jack said the Federal Government is firmly on track to fully digitise all core civil service processes by December 31, 2025 as part of ongoing reforms aimed at boosting efficiency, transparency, and service delivery.
Applauding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his steadfast support, the HoCSF described it as “a testament to the highest level of commitment to civil service transformation.”
The forum, themed “Strengthening Service Delivery through Citizens and Stakeholders Engagement”, she said, was designed to foster honest dialogue, shared problem-solving, and collective ownership of reforms.“We are working towards an efficient, productive, incorruptible, and citizen-centred civil service. This is not the time to slow down — it is the time to double our efforts and raise the standard of service to Nigerians,” she declared.
Mrs. Walson-Jack recalled the successes of the 2025 Civil Service Week and the International Civil Service Conference (ICSC), describing them as milestones that showcased pride, innovation, and creativity within the public service. She noted that the ICSC was self-funded, proving the value of strategic alliances in delivering impactful programmes.
Highlighting the progress under the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025 (FCSSIP25), she outlined key achievements:Human Capacity Development: Through ONCE-Knowledge, civil service career growth has been redefined, with programmes like SMAT-P, LEAD-P, AI training, and executive masterclasses.
Right Personnel: A nationwide personnel audit and skills gap analysis will commence in August to ensure “the right people in the right roles.”
Performance Management: A modern PMS now replaces outdated appraisals with measurable goals and performance contracts.
Payroll Integrity: Collaboration with the FCSC is curbing fraud, eliminating waste, and ensuring prompt, accurate salary payments.
Innovation: The 2025 Civil Service Innovation Challenge unveiled bold solutions, with a Ministerial Innovation Challenge in the works.
Digitalisation & E-Government: Over 34,100 civil servants now use official GovMail; migration to the 1-GOV Cloud is underway alongside new tools such as the Online Compendium of Circulars and Service-Wise GPT.
Welfare & Motivation: Plans include introducing electric staff buses to ease commuting and working with the Pension Commission to secure post-service welfare.
In her welcome remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Service Policies and Strategies Office (SPSO), Dr. Deborah Odoh, reaffirmed the collective mission to build a world-class service that is value-driven, people-centred, and innovation-led.
Also speaking, Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa — represented by Dr. Philip Ndiomu — stressed that effective governance depends on collaboration, transparency, and active citizen participation.
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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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