Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on the FCT Civil Service Commission to fully embrace digital transformation as part of strategic imperatives to improve the civil service in the administration.
Wike stated this at a three-day retreat organised by the FCT-CSC in Abuja on Tuesday, with the theme “Building a 21st Century Civil Service Commission: The Role of the FCT Civil Service Commission”.
The minister, represented by the pioneer Head of Civil Service of the FCT Civil Service, Samuel Atang, said that the civil service must also prioritise continuous learning and professional development of staff to equip workers with the latest knowledge.
He said the commission was at the heart of ensuring an effective, efficient, innovative, and responsive civil service to meet the needs of the 21st Century. He noted that the commission must lead the way in implementing e-governance solutions and enhanced service delivery through technology.
“The FCT Civil Service Commission is at the heart of our efforts to ensure that our civil service is effective and efficient, innovative, adaptive, and responsive to the needs of the 21st Century.
“The digital revolution is reshaping every aspect of our lives, and the public sector is no exception. To build a 21st-century civil service, we must fully embrace digital transformation.
“This means investing in cutting-edge technologies, developing digital skills among our workforce, and fostering a culture of innovation. The commission must lead the way in implementing e-governance solutions and streaming processes and enhancing service delivery through technology.
“The landscape of public service is constantly evolving, and so must our skills and knowledge. We must prioritise continuous learning and professional development for our staff. This entails regular programs, workshops, and opportunities for higher education,” he said.
Earlier, in his address, the chairman of the FCT-CSC, Emeka Ezeh, appreciated President Bola Tinubu and the minister for establishing the civil service in the FCT as part of the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He highlighted challenges that may be faced by the CSC, especially from disgruntled illegal workers and those who did not favour the progress of the FCT civil service. However, he added that the commission will carry out its responsibilities without fear or favour.
The chairman also disclosed that the commission had gotten the digital bio-data of over 30,000 staff of the FCTA through its full-fledged ICT Department, approved by the FCT minister, which was now awaiting analysis, as a highlight of the CSC’s adoption of technology in the discharge of its duties.
