Head Of Civil Service Establishes War Rooms To Monitor Civil Service Reforms

Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has established War Rooms to serve as critical hubs for managing and monitoring the implementation of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025 (FCSSIP-25).

Walson-Jack said the War Rooms will be dedicated to addressing each of the six pillars and crucial enablers of the reform plan, intended to tackle the specific challenges associated with each pillar.

In a statement signed by the head of Information and Public Relations, Eno Olotu, the Head of the Civil Service disclosed this at the recently concluded retreat with federal permanent secretaries in Niger State.

She explained that the war rooms, which will be led by permanent secretaries will involve all key stakeholders to ensure swift and coordinated action.

The head of Civil Service added that the goal is to win the wars and bring the reforms to a successful conclusion for the benefit of both the federal civil service and the Nigerian public.

Earlier, the permanent secretary of the Career Management, Office of the OHCSF, Mrs Fatima Mahmood, described the retreat as a collective commitment to transforming the Nigerian public service into one defined by efficiency, innovation, and dedication to service delivery.

Also, the permanent secretary of the Common Services Office, Mr Raymond Omachi, appreciated participants’ robust discussions and unwavering commitment during the retreat.

The three-day retreat featured several thought-provoking presentations on creativity, innovation, service delivery, and the application of Artificial Intelligence to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Additional sessions addressed vital topics such as the FCSSIP-25 pillars, Enterprise Content Management (ECM), digitalisation, and the Performance Management System (PMS). Attendees also participated in sessions on financial wellness, emotional intelligence, stress management and wellness.