By Stella Odueme
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack has tasked newly promoted directors on working collectively towards achieving the full implementation of the civil service transformative reforms.
She spoke during an induction training for the directors, held on Tuesday at the Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN), Abuja, where she stressed that progress made under Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025 (FCSSIP25 has set a strong foundation but that “this final year presents an opportunity to consolidate gains and deliver results that will leave lasting legacy.”
Walson-Jack congratulated the directors on their well-earned promotions, noting that their crucial roles are critical in shaping the nation’s public administration.
“As newly promoted directors, your roles are critical in driving the reforms and ensuring that the civil service remains a model of professionalism, efficiency, and integrity.
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 stated.
The Hosf also unveiled the theme for the year, “FCSSIP25: Final Sprint –Delivering Results,” as well as the slogan, “2025: Year of Accomplishments” and encouraged civil servants to embrace the theme by aligning their efforts with it’s vision.
“I encourage each of you to embrace this theme and align your efforts with it’s vision. Let it inspire you to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose in the execution of your duties. This slogan captures our collective resolve to make 2025 a year of exceptional achievements across the civil service. I urge you to internalize this mantra as a guilding principle in your work
“By upholding these values, you will not only enhance the credibility of the service but also inspire confidence among the citizens we are privileged to serve.
“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, Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, stressed the importance of visionary leadership in rebuilding public trust in the civil service.
“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 said.
He highlighted the responsibilities of the directors, as driving change, fostering employee engagement, and aligning organizational goals with national development objectives.
Dr. Adeyemi Aminchi, Director of Legal Services in the Office of the HCSF and one of the inductees, said was groundbreaking.
“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,” he stated.
