By Emmanuel Obisue
Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, HCSF, and Chairman of the National Council on Establishments, NCE, Didi Walson-Jack, has described the apex policy-making body of the civil service administration as a critical and indispensable mechanism for the effective implementation of government policies in the country.
Didi Walson-Jack disclosed this in her Keynote Address at the official opening ceremony of the Council meeting in Ede, Osun State on Monday.
The HCSF, who reiterated the commitment of the civil service to the success of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasized the capacity of the civil service to plan, implement, and monitor government initiatives effectively and efficiently.
Appreciating the Governor of Osun State, Sen. Ademola Adeleke for hosting the NCE, the HCSF assured that her office remains resolute in providing necessary support to the State Heads of Service, through enhanced collaboration and partnerships on capability building, leading to the actualization of shared goals, objectives and aspiration of the Service.
‘’As my maiden edition of the NCE meeting, I want to reaffirm that the unity and commitment of all Public Sector stakeholders are critical to the success of our ongoing reforms and our dedication and efforts are essential in ensuring that the Civil Service meets the current expectations of Nigerians and evolves to serve the public more effectively,’’ a statement by Eno Olotu, Head of Information and Public Relations quoted Walson-Jack as saying.
In his remarks, the Osun governor represented by his deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi, described the public service as the driving force behind his administration’s progress, emphasizing that the welfare of workers and pensioners is a top priority in his 5-Point Action Plan. He called for meaningful and constructive deliberations of the Council leading policies that will propel the nation forward.
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Establishments and Public Service Matters, Senator, Oluwole Cyril Fasuyi, in his goodwill message commended the Nigeria Civil Service as the engine room of government operations and a critical contributor to the unity, growth, and development of Nigeria.
Nigerian Pilot reports that the Council Meeting, presided over by Walson-Jack with Heads of Service of the 36 States of the Federation and the FCT as members, was preceded by the technical meeting of officials comprising Permanent Secretaries of Establishments from across the federation and the Permanent Secretary, Service Policies and Strategy Office, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
The meeting considered 32 Memoranda on various Establishment matters and approved expansion of the entry requirements of selected cadres, adoption of modern technology and innovation in administrative processes and digitalization of the COMPRO examinations within the Service, the extension of payment of Occupational Hazard Allowance to some Agricultural Professionals in the Public Service; and the comprehensive review of the Schemes of Service to reflect Council’s approvals.