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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Olumuyiwa Abel, has challenged federal civil servants to abandon outdated work practices, embrace continuous learning and develop new skills to meet the demands of a rapidly changing public service.
He said the success of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2026–2030 (FCSSIP 30) would depend on a fundamental shift in mindset, work ethic and institutional culture, with emphasis on digital transformation, simplified administrative processes and improved performance management.
Abel, who spoke at the opening ceremony of the 2026 General Staff Training Programme of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) in Abuja, said a competent, adaptable and results-driven workforce was critical to achieving Nigeria’s national development objectives.
Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Common Services Office, Danjuma Kalba, the HCSF said the Civil Service must strengthen its capacity to provide objective policy advice, implement government decisions efficiently and remain accountable to citizens.
He noted that the ongoing repositioning of the service was essential to delivering the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing that good policies alone would not guarantee results without a workforce capable of translating them into tangible outcomes.
According to him, the rapidly evolving governance environment required public officers to be innovative, adaptable and committed to professional excellence through continuous learning.
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Describing the training as a critical investment in the officers and the nation’s future, Abel urged participants to take full advantage of the programme and apply the knowledge acquired to improve service delivery.
Earlier, the Director of Human Resource Management, Jennifer Sharang, commended the HCSF for his commitment to capacity building and staff welfare.
She urged participants to pay attention to the training modules and ensure that the knowledge gained translated into improved performance in their respective departments.
Also speaking, the Administrator and Chief Executive Officer of the Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN), Imeh Okon, said the training was taking place at a critical moment in the country’s development.
Okon observed that increasing governance demands, rapid technological integration and the implementation of the Civil Service reform agenda had made it imperative for Nigeria to build a highly skilled, agile and ethical workforce.
The 2026 General Staff Training Programme will cover all cadres of officers in the OHCSF in batches. It is designed to promote a culture of excellence, innovation and high performance in line with ongoing Federal Civil Service reforms and national development priorities.
