EASTER MESSAGE TO CIVIL SERVANTS
Dear Esteemed Civil Servants, I extend warm greetings to you all as we mark this year’s Easter celebration. Easter is more than a commemoration; it is a profound testament to the power of sacrifice, the promise of renewal, and the triumph of hope over despair. It calls on us to reflect deeply on the timeless […]
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 […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS FOUR NEW PERMANENT SECRETARIES TO STRENGTHEN LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE DELIVERY
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the appointment of four (4) new Permanent Secretaries to fill existing vacancies in the Federal Civil Service. The newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are: (i) Warrens Bekearedebo Augusta – Bayelsa State (ii) Jones-Nebo Nkiruka Bella – Enugu State (iii) Aminu Sani Yargaya – Kano State (iv) Shoretire Ayinda Kamil […]
HEAD OF CIVIL SERVICE LAUDS ALGON’S ‘PROOF OF ADDRESS’ INITIATIVE, CITING ALIGNMENT WITH DIGITAL REFORMS
HEAD OF CIVIL SERVICE LAUDS ALGON’S ‘PROOF OF ADDRESS’ INITIATIVE, CITING ALIGNMENT WITH DIGITAL REFORMS The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, has commended the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) for its innovative “Proof of Address” initiative, describing it as a strategic intervention poised […]
HCSF Calls on Permanent Secretaries to Institutionalise Reforms and Build a Lasting Legacy
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, has charged Federal Permanent Secretaries to intensify efforts towards embedding ongoing reforms into the fabric of the Civil Service, ensuring the creation of durable systems and a legacy of sustained excellence. Mrs. Walson-Jack gave this charge at the 2026 […]
HCSF LEADS CIVIL SERVICE INTO A NEW DIGITAL ERA AS OFFICE GOES LIVE ON 1-GOVERNMENT (1 GOV) CLOUD ENTERPRISE CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
HCSF LEADS CIVIL SERVICE INTO A NEW DIGITAL ERA AS OFFICE GOES LIVE ON 1-GOVERNMENT (1 GOV) CLOUD ENTERPRISE CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM In a bold step toward digital modernisation, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, has announced the migration of the Office of the Head […]
Federal Government Inaugurates Leadership Cohort for Agency CEOs, – Mandates Strategic Shift from Activity to Impact
OFFICE OF THE HEAD OF THE CIVIL SERVICE OF THE FEDERATION PRESS RELEASE October 20, 2025 BADAGRY, LAGOS STATE – The Federal Government has officially inaugurated the 13th Cohort of the Mandatory Training Programme (MTP) for Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Federal Agencies and Parastatals. This strategic initiative, charged with anchoring leadership on integrity, strategic […]