By Stella Odueme
The Civil Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, while thanking God for how He taken the federal civil service, also prayed for God Almighty to continue to intervene so that transformation can truly take root in the service.
She spoke on Sunday during the 2025 Civil Service Christian Thanksgiving at the Family Worship Centre, Wuye, Abuja.
“As we fellowship today, we humbly request that the church lift the Nigerian Civil Service in prayer, asking that the transformation we earnestly pursue may take root and flourish, and that we, as stewards of national progress, may rise to fulfil our role in achieving the country’s development goals.
“As we gather in God’s presence to offer Him praise, we acknowledge His unwavering faithfulness, sustaining grace, and divine guidance in our lives and service to our great nation, Nigeria.
“Today, we obey the divine injunction to give thanks in all circumstances by lifting our voices for the privilege to serve our nation, the strength to fulfil our duties, and the impact of our collective labour in advancing Nigeria’s development. We are here today because God has been our Builder and our Keeper.”
She noted that the Federal Civil Service has witnessed God’s hand through policy implementations, reforms, and the daily contributions of dedicated men and women who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep the government machinery running over the years.
The HCSF also thanked God for the gift of creativity, innovation, and reforms, which have improved service delivery efficiency, driven transformative progress, and driven the much-needed transformation in the Service.
She acknowledged the support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for policy backing, strategic direction, and encouragement.
“We do not take the opportunities for collaboration, exchange, and encouragement from distant lands and generous hearts for granted.
“These partnerships remind us that our efforts are recognised beyond our borders and that the reform of Nigeria’s Civil Service is a shared mission. Every achievement in the Civil Service is by His grace, and today, we return all glory to God for His blessings upon the Nigerian Civil Service.
“As we go into the rest of the Civil Service Week activities, may this moment of worship anchor us. May the Lord bless the work of our hands, renew our strength, and guide our steps.
“May we serve with hearts full of compassion, minds sharpened by wisdom, and spirits anchored in truth.”
“To God alone be all the glory for how far He has brought us. Let us leave this place with hearts full of praise, renewed commitment, and a more profound sense of purpose in our service to Nigeria.”
On her part, the Senior Pastor of Family Worship Centre, Abuja, Pastor Sarah Omakwu, called on the Civil servants to shun corruption in the process of carrying out their duties.
She also urged them to do their best to improve the situation in the country.
At the thanksgiving service were Permanent Secretaries from various Ministries, directors, other top government officials and family members.
