The federal government has approved three landmark policies aimed at transforming the Federal Civil Service, boosting productivity, and enhancing service delivery across ministries, departments, and agencies.
The policies — the Rewards and Recognition Policy, the Incentive and Consequence Management Policy, and the Civil Service Mentoring Policy — were approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) during its meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, said the approval marks a major milestone in the implementation of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025 (FCSSIP25), particularly under its pillar on Staff Welfare and Enhanced Value Proposition, a statement signed by Mrs Eno Olotu, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation said.
She noted that the new policies are aligned with the 2021 Public Service Rules (060101–060111) and are designed to promote efficiency, fairness, accountability, and leadership development within the Civil Service.
Mrs Walson-Jack commended President Tinubu for his “unwavering commitment to transforming the Civil Service and fostering a workplace culture that is Efficient, Productive, Incorruptible, and Citizen-Centric (EPIC).”
The HOS described the move as “a definitive demonstration of government’s commitment to valuing public servants, rewarding excellence, and systematically cultivating the next generation of leaders.”
The Rewards and Recognition Policy establishes a framework to attract, develop, and retain top talent in the service, while promoting excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
The Incentive and Consequence Management Policy introduces a transparent system that rewards high performance and addresses underperformance through structured and fair measures. It also provides support and development pathways for civil servants who require improvement.
On the other hand, the Civil Service Mentoring Policy focuses on grooming future leaders by facilitating knowledge transfer, bridging experience gaps, and preserving institutional memory amid waves of retirements.
Mrs Walson-Jack emphasized that the policies represent “the bedrock upon which a modern, agile, and empowered Civil Service will be built,” assuring civil servants that dedication and excellence will now be systematically recognized and rewarded.
She reaffirmed her office’s commitment to building a “world-class service equipped to meet the aspirations of the Nigerian people and drive national progress.”