Walson-Jack advocates stronger federal, state civil service collaboration

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has known as for enhanced collaboration between federal and state civil providers to drive a extra environment friendly, citizen-centered public administration.

She made the declaration through the inaugural retreat for Head of the Civil Service of the Federation with Heads of Service and the FCT in Katsina.

With the theme, “Way forward for the Nigerian Civil Service: Harnessing Federal-State Collaboration for Accelerated Improvement”, the retreat brings collectively Heads of Service from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to strategize on strengthening governance buildings for nationwide progress.

Walson-Jack emphasised that the retreat comes at a pivotal second in Nigeria’s improvement journey, the place public expectations of governance are greater than ever.

“We’re entrusted with the solemn accountability of shaping the engine room of governance,” she mentioned, urging them to leverage the discussion board for significant coverage discussions that may translate into improved service supply.

Highlighting the significance of worldwide finest practices, she referenced the tour to Singapore involving 20 State Heads of Service as a benchmark for modern governance. She additionally reaffirmed plans for extra knowledge-sharing initiatives to foster excellence in public administration.

The HCSF disclosed that her workplace has institutionalized ongoing engagements with state counterparts to make sure sustained synergy and data trade throughout all tiers of presidency.

She urged all State Heads of Service to champion the adoption of digital initiatives launched by the Workplace of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), stressing the necessity for civil servants to embrace digital instruments which is able to improve their competencies.

Walson-Jack introduced Nigeria’s upcoming internet hosting of the maiden Worldwide Civil Service Convention, calling for energetic participation from all states with a purpose to place Nigeria as a pacesetter in public sector innovation.

The HCSF expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for his unwavering assist for civil service reforms. She additionally thanked the Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda, for internet hosting the retreat and recommended the nice and cozy reception by the Deputy Governor, Malam Faruq Lawal.

In a present of respect for conventional establishments, Mrs. Walson-Jack paid homage to the Emir of Katsina, His Royal Highness, (Dr.) Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, who prayed for the success of the retreat and enduring peace within the nation.

In his welcome remarks, the Katsina State Head of Service, Alhaji Falalu Bawale, recommended the HCSF for her transformative initiatives and confirmed that many states are already aligning together with her imaginative and prescient for a modernized civil service.

The retreat was attended by 22 State Heads of Service, the Everlasting Secretary, Service Insurance policies & Methods Workplace, Dr. Deborah Odoh, the Senior Particular Assistant to the President on Civil Service Issues, Mr. Alfred Abah, and useful resource individuals who delivered insights on strengthening Nigeria’s civil service for accelerated improvement.