The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoSF), Folasade Yemi-Esan, says her office is committed to the institutionalization of a Recognition and Reward framework for Officers, who have distinguished themselves, exceptionally, in the delivery of their duties.
She stated this during the presentation of a 2-bedroom semi-detached Bungalow to the Winner of the 2023 Presidential Public Service Merit Award, the Director, Bio researches Technology, Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr Isaac Anum
While stating that it was a promise fulfilled, Yemi-Essan who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Special Duties Office, OHCSF, Farouk Yabo explained that the reformation going on in the Civil Service via the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2012-2025 (FCSSIP 25), has created the path to the transformation and digitalization of the Service to world-class status.
She explained that the sixth pillar of the Plan is enhancing the value proposition of Civil Servants, adding that the OHCSF is committed to implementing the strategy in achieving its lofty objectives – a conducive working environment, personal health and development, unperturbed career progression, affordable shelter, job security, as well as other monetary and non-monetary rewards for hard-working and diligent officers, across the board.
Dr. Yemi-Esan, further enjoined all Civil Servants to brace up for the healthy competition for the recognition of excellent and efficient service delivery in their respective Ministries, extra-ministerial Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
She added that this will qualify them to participate in the Service-wide assessment for the honour award, stressing that awards and other rewards are open to all outstanding officers and the race to the 2024 edition has commenced.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Service Policies and Strategies Office, Olufemi Oloruntola described the presentation of the Presidential Merit Award as a renewed desire by the Head of Service to recognise the immense contributions of performing Civil Servants, stressing that she went all out to seek for partnership with the private sector towards ensuring that committed workers are well rewarded.
Oloruntoba also emphasised the need to appreciate the Head of Service for her commitment to reposition the Service, noting the event goes a long way in demonstrating the commitment of the Government to the welfare of staff, reward for excellent, as well as meritorious service.
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