Ohcsf Clarifies Report On 40% Peculiar Allowance

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation wishes to clarify reports circulating in the media regarding the approval of 40 per cent peculiar allowance for Federal Civil Servants. For the avoidance of doubt, the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation neither approved nor formally conveyed […]

Mrs. Jones-Nebo Assumes Duty As Permanent Secretary (Cmo), Pledges Commitment To Service

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has ushered in a new leadership era as Mrs. Nkiruka Jones-Nebo officially assumed duty as Permanent Secretary, Career Management Office (CMO), following her appointment by His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria. […]

President Tinubu Approves Deployment Of Four (4) New Permanent Secretaries

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has  approved the deployment of four (4) Federal Permanent Secretaries, who were earlier appointed and sworn in. This strategic deployment is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, enhance service delivery, and ensure effective policy implementation in line with the Renewed […]

2026 Workers’ Day Message By The Head Of The Civil Service Of The Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, Oon, Mni, To Civil Servants On Workers’ Day 2026

My Dear Civil Servants, Happy Workers’ Day. I express sincere appreciation to every officer across the Civil Service of the Federation for your dedication, resilience, and unwavering service to our nation. Every day, you sustain government operations and ensure that essential services reach Nigerians. Through policy design and implementation, administration, finance, education, healthcare, security coordination, […]

2026 Icsc: Hcsf Inaugurates Sub-Committees, Sets Stage For Global Conference

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, has inaugurated ten Sub-Committees to drive the successful planning and execution of the 2026 International Civil Service Conference (ICSC), reinforcing Nigeria’s position as a key player in global public service reform and collaboration. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, […]

Newly Promoted Directors Urged to Deepen Reforms and Deliver Impactful Results

In pursuit of a globally competitive and citizen-focused Federal Civil Service, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has urged newly promoted Directors to consolidate ongoing reforms and ensure the delivery of tangible, measurable results across the Service. Speaking at a Recognition Dinner held in Abuja to honour tolhe […]

Fire Outbreak At Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase Ii, Abuja

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation regrets to inform the public of a fire incident that occurred this morning, Monday, 9th March 2026, at the Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase II, Abuja.

The outbreak, which was detected in the early hours, affected the 4th Floor of Block C, housing the National […]

FEC Approves Gratuity for Federal Civil Servants

In a historic and morale-boosting decision, the Federal Executive Council has approved the implementation of a transformative Exit Benefit Scheme that grants retiring Federal Civil Servants a gratuity equal to 100% of their total annual emolument. Effective from 1 January 2026, this landmark scheme signifies a major milestone in the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening […]