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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
In the first phase of a two-part initiative, The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, will lead 20 State Heads of Service on a historic Study Tour to Singapore. The goal of the tour is to improve the efficiency and accountability of Nigeria’s civil service by utilising the internationally recognised Singapore Public Service model and adapting it to Nigerian civil service.
According to the statement issued by Director of Information and Public Relations, Eno Olotu, United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has provided the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation with substantial support for the tour that will see the Heads of Civil Service of Nigeria’s 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), undertake the study, saying it is evidence of the strong cooperation between Nigeria and international development partners.
Speaking on the objectives and expected benefits of the Study Tour, the Head of the Civil Service said it is a concerted effort to achieve the Renewed Hope Agenda by building capacity, strengthening the collaboration between the Federal and State Civil Services, and consolidating the full implementation of the reform initiatives of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSSIP 25).
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Walson-Jack emphasised that the tour demonstrates the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to reforming and modernising the Public Service, drawing from international best practices. She pointed out that the study tour is driven by the commitment to strengthening Public Service reforms, promoting Digital Transformation and Innovation, building Capacity for effective Policy Formulation and Implementation, fostering Public-Private Partnerships, and enhancing the Collaborationbetween Federal and State Civil Services.
The three-day tour will give the delegation first-hand exposure to Singapore’s governance structures, resource management, and operational strategies. Crucial institutions to be visited include the Public Service Division, the Civil Service College, the UNDP-supported Global Centre for Public Service Excellence, and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). Other relevant institutions to be visited are the Smart Nation and Digital Government Office (SNDGO), Economic Development Board (EDB), Ministry of Manpower (MOM), SkillsFuture Singapore, Strategy Group, and Open Government Projects (OGP).
She said the study tour underscores the federal government’s unwavering commitment to advancing governance and institutional reforms in line with global best practices and promises a brighter future for Nigeria’s Civil Service.
