HCSF Closes FCSSIP25 End-Term Review, Charges Stakeholders to Drive Next Phase of Reforms
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation Mrs. Esther Walson-Jack has formally closed the End-Term Review of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025 (FCSSIP25), describing the exercise as a critical milestone in shaping the next phase of reforms for a more efficient, innovative and citizen-centred Federal Civil Service.
Speaking at the closing session held at the UN House Auditorium, Abuja, on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, the HCSF noted that the review provided an opportunity for stakeholders to assess the implementation of FCSSIP25, identify achievements and gaps, and generate practical recommendations for the development of the successor strategy, FCSSIP 2026–2030.
Mrs. Walson-Jack stated that discussions over the two review sessions focused on the six reform pillars of FCSSIP25—Capability Building and Talent Management, Performance Management System, IPPIS-HR, Innovation, Digitalisation and Staff Welfare.
She observed that the review confirmed significant progress in strengthening institutional capacity, advancing digital transformation, promoting innovation, improving human resource management and enhancing staff welfare across the Federal Civil Service.
Mrs. Walson-Jack stressed that while notable gains had been recorded, reform remains a continuous journey that requires stronger institutionalisation, effective monitoring and evaluation, sustained performance management, deeper digital transformation and greater attention to staff motivation and well-being. She emphasised that these lessons would shape the priorities and implementation approach of FCSSIP 2026–2030.
According to OHCSF’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs. Eno Olotu, the HCSF called on ministries and extra-ministerial departments to sustain the momentum of reform by strengthening collaboration, embracing innovation and digitalisation, sharing knowledge, and ensuring ownership of the reform agenda.
She reaffirmed that a modern, performance-driven and digitally enabled Civil Service remains essential to effective governance and national development and urged stakeholders to remain committed to building a Federal Civil Service capable of delivering on government priorities and meeting the evolving expectations of Nigerians.
Mrs. Walson-Jack also expressed appreciation to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Permanent Secretaries, Directors, the FCSSIP Project Team and other stakeholders for their contributions to the success of the review.
The sessions had in attendance, Directors of Human Resource Management, Reforms Coordination and Service Innovation, ICT, IPPIS (OAGF), as well as Directors in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
