From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
Under the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025 (FCSSIP25), Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Didi Walson-Jack, has charged recently promoted directors to spearhead the final stage of its continuing reform drive.
The Head of Service gave the charge during the directors’ induction training, which took place at the Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN), Abuja, on Tuesday, where she unveiled the theme for the year, “FCSSIP25: Final Sprint – Delivering Results,” and the slogan, “2025: Year of Accomplishments.”
Walson-Jack congratulated the directors on their well-earned promotions and highlighted their crucial roles in shaping the nation’s public administration.
The last year of FCSSIP25, she emphasised, presents a chance to solidify the advancements made in the changes meant to establish a top-tier civil service.
“Your promotion is not just a reward for your dedication and competence; it is a call to lead with purpose, professionalism, and accountability.
“This induction is designed to equip you with the tools to drive transformational changes that will impact the lives of millions of Nigerians,” she said.
The Head of Service urged the directors to align their efforts with these goals, emphasising that their leadership would determine the success of the civil service in meeting national expectations.
“As stewards of public trust, your leadership must inspire confidence, innovation, and collaboration. These values are essential to restoring the credibility of the civil service and meeting the aspirations of the Nigerian people,” she added.
Chairman of the AIG Imoukhuede Foundation, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, also charged the inductees, emphasising the importance of visionary leadership in rebuilding public trust in the civil service.
He charged the directors to embody integrity, empathy, and resilience while fostering teamwork and innovation within their teams.
“A nation is only as strong as its civil service. Your role is to influence policy, drive reforms, and deliver results that directly impact the public. This is your moment to restore credibility and set a new standard for governance,” he stated.
Aig-Imoukhuede listed the responsibilities of the directors, including driving change, fostering employee engagement, and aligning organisational goals with national development objectives.
He also encouraged them to reward team members, promote open communication, and invest in continuous learning and growth.
Director of Legal Services in the Office of the HCSF and one of the inductees, Adeyemi Aminchi, described the programme as groundbreaking.
She expressed hope that it would improve their ability to successfully execute reforms, pointing out that this was the first organised induction training for new directors.
“This training underscores the commitment of the Federal Government to ensuring that leaders in the civil service are well-equipped to meet the challenges of modern governance,” Aminchi said.
The programme introduced participants to key reform initiatives, including the Service-Wise GPT, Govmail, the Compendium of Circulars, and the Federal Civil Service Online Academy.
Focus areas included strategic leadership, governance, and fostering a motivated workforce.