National Council on Establishments critical for socio-economic development- HoCS

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSoF) and Chairman of the National Council on Establishments (NCE), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has described the apex policy-making body of Civil Service administration as a critical and indispensable mechanism for the effective implementation of government policies in the country.

Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack disclosed this in her Keynote Address at the official opening ceremony of the Council’s meeting in Ede, Osun State, Southwest Nigeria.

The Head of Service also reiterated the commitment of the Civil Service to the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasizing that the capacity of the Service to plan, implement, and monitor government initiatives effectively and efficiently is crucial to the achievement of national goals.

She expressed appreciation to the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke for hosting the NCE, and for the warm hospitality extended to all stakeholders and participants.

She added that her office remained resolute in providing necessary support to the State Heads of Service, through enhanced collaboration and partnerships on capability building, leading to the actualization of shared goals, objectives, and aspirations of the Service.

“As my maiden edition of the NCE meeting, I want to reaffirm that the unity and commitment of all Public Sector stakeholders are critical to the success of our ongoing reforms and our dedication and efforts are essential in ensuring that the Civil Service meets the current expectations of Nigerians and evolves to serve the public more effectively,” Walson-Jack stated.

Speaking earlier, Governor Adeleke described the public service as the driving force behind his administration’s progress, emphasizing that the welfare of workers and pensioners is a top priority in his 5-Point Action Plan.

He further called for meaningful and constructive deliberations of the Council leading policies that will propel the nation forward.

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Establishments and Public Service Matters, Senator Oluwole Cyril Fasuyi commended the Nigeria Civil Service as the engine room of government operations and a critical contributor to the unity, growth, and development of Nigeria.

The Permanent Secretary, Service Policies and Strategy Office in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Deborah Odoh, acknowledged the dynamic leadership of the Head of Service and all the State Heads of Service.