Nigeria’s Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, has called on stakeholders across the Federal Civil Service to sustain the momentum of ongoing reforms as the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025 (FCSSIP25) draws to a close.
Walson-Jack made the call while formally closing the End-Term Review of FCSSIP25 at the UN House Auditorium in Abuja, according to a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Eno Olotu.
The HCSF described the review as a critical milestone in shaping the next phase of reforms aimed at building a more efficient, innovative and citizen-centred Federal Civil Service.
She explained that the exercise provided stakeholders with an opportunity to assess the implementation of FCSSIP25, evaluate achievements and shortcomings, and develop practical recommendations for the successor strategy, FCSSIP 2026–2030.
According to her, discussions during the review sessions focused on the six reform pillars of FCSSIP25, including Capability Building and Talent Management, Performance Management System, IPPIS-HR, Innovation, Digitalisation and Staff Welfare.
Walson-Jack noted that the review confirmed significant progress in strengthening institutional capacity, advancing digital transformation, promoting innovation, improving human resource management and enhancing staff welfare across the Federal Civil Service.
She, however, stressed that reform remains a continuous process requiring stronger institutionalisation, effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, sustained performance management, deeper digital transformation and greater attention to employee motivation and welfare.
The HCSF said lessons drawn from the implementation of FCSSIP25 would serve as a guide in shaping the priorities and execution strategy of FCSSIP 2026–2030.
She urged Ministries and Extra-Ministerial Departments to deepen collaboration, embrace innovation and digitalisation, promote knowledge sharing and take ownership of the reform agenda to ensure its sustainability.
Walson-Jack reaffirmed that a modern, performance-driven and digitally enabled Civil Service remains vital to effective governance and national development, urging stakeholders to remain committed to building a service capable of delivering government priorities and meeting the evolving expectations of Nigerians.
She also expressed appreciation to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Permanent Secretaries, Directors, the FCSSIP Project Team and other stakeholders for their support and contributions to the successful review process.
The review sessions were attended by Directors of Human Resource Management, Reforms Coordination and Service Innovation, ICT, IPPIS from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, as well as directors from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
