Federal Govt Urges Civil Servants To Be Advocates Of Peace, Unity

The federal government has called on civil servants to promote peace, unity, and tolerance among one another, toward a better Nigeria.

In a statement signed by the deputy director of communications, Queenet Iheoma-Hart, the head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, made this known at the commissioning of a newly built federal civil service club, named after her in Yola, Adamawa State.

Yemi-Esan explained that the federal civil service clubs which are located in various parts of the country are being adequately renovated due to the premium importance of the federal government and that the office of the head of the civil service of the federation (OHCSF) attach to the welfare of civil servants.

According to her, civil servants, who work very hard towards ensuring the growth and development of the nation, need good facilities, as well as a conducive environment to relax and interact amongst themselves after work, hence, the approval to rehabilitate and build, where necessary.

She added that civil service clubs are also meant to uplift the image of the service while giving civil servants a sense of pride and comradeship, which it is known for, thereby urging civil servants to maintain their confidence by constantly improving themselves, be dynamic and always be ready to change with the times.

The federal government further urged stakeholders of the civil service club in Yola to ensure that activities in the club are dignifying and to attract as many personalities as possible for increased patronage that will yield revenue for the federal government.

She also advised civil servants to think out of the box and partner with Institutions within the state, to maintain, as well as keep the club vibrant.

In her remarks, the permanent secretary, of the service welfare office, disclosed that the rebuilding of the club marks the reawakening of the supervisory role of the OHCSF, adding that through the efforts of the HoCSF, the federal civil service Clubs, nationwide, now have a budget.