{"id":47707,"date":"2024-09-09T12:41:48","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T12:41:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=47707"},"modified":"2024-09-09T12:41:48","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T12:41:48","slug":"hos-encourages-permanent-secretaries-to-hasten-civil-service-reforms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2024\/09\/09\/hos-encourages-permanent-secretaries-to-hasten-civil-service-reforms\/","title":{"rendered":"HoS Encourages Permanent Secretaries to Hasten Civil Service Reforms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Federation&#8217;s Civil Service, has urged for greater coordination among Federal Permanent Secretaries to hasten the implementation of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025.<\/p>\n<p>According to a statement released on Monday by the Director of Press in the Office of the Federation&#8217;s Head of Civil Service, Eno Olotu, Walson-Jack emphasized at the inaugural retreat for Federal Permanent Secretaries: &#8220;This plan is not just a document, but a strategic roadmap that will shape a more efficient, accountable, and citizen-focused public service.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The retreat was conducted from September 5th to 7th, 2024, in Zuba, Niger State, with the theme &#8220;Accelerating Public Service Reforms Towards Effective Service Delivery.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Mrs Walson-Jack&#8217;s keynote address emphasized the importance of Permanent Secretaries in bridging policy formulation and execution.<\/p>\n<p>She asked them to connect their activities with the FCSSIP-25 objectives to ensure effective execution and adherence to good governance norms.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You are the anchors that support our governance concepts throughout the MDAs. &#8220;The trust Nigerians have placed in you reflects your dedication and responsibility,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>Walson-Jack praised the Permanent Secretaries for their commitment to upholding the service&#8217;s ideals and standards, and encouraged them to regard themselves as guardians of institutional knowledge, responsible for serving Nigerians with integrity and impartiality.<\/p>\n<p>She emphasized her commitment to assisting them by giving direction, resources, and solutions to overcome obstacles and guarantee that the civil service achieves its objectives.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We shall work together to overcome challenges and create solutions that benefit our country. 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