The Technical Session of the 47th National Council on Establishments (NCE) has formally commenced in Kano, Kano State, bringing together Establishment administrators, technical experts, and key stakeholders from across the Federation to deliberate on policies that guide the structure and development of the Nigerian Public Service.
Declaring the meeting open on Monday 1st December,2025 at Bristol Hotel, Kano, the Head of Service, Kano State, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa, stated that the National Council on Establishment which is the apex decision making body on all matters relating to establishment and service conditions in the Nigerian Public Service is always preceded by the Technical session where Permanent Secretaries of Establishment lay the foundational ground work.
In her remarks, the Director Overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Service Policies and Strategies Office (SPSO), Dr Mimi Abu conveyed warm greetings and reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government to strengthening the foundations of an efficient, professional, and innovative Civil Service.
She emphasized that the National Council on Establishments remains the foremost consultative platform for reviewing and harmonizing establishment matters, including Schemes of Service, career structures, job classifications, and other frameworks essential to the standardization and modernization of the Public Service.
She highlighted the importance of the Officials’ Meeting, noting that it provides the technical foundation upon which national establishment decisions are made. She commended the Standing Committee on Schemes of Service for its work during its recent sitting in Ebonyi State, where robust discussions helped lay the groundwork for the issues now before the Council.
During the week-long engagement, delegates will review reports of the Standing Committee, examine memoranda submitted by Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), and professional bodies, and consider proposals aimed at improving human resource practices and career progression pathways across the Public Service.
The outcomes of the Officials’ Meeting will form the recommendations to be presented at the Ministerial Session, to be chaired by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation later in the week. The Ministerial Session will review, validate, and adopt the recommendations for implementation across the Public Service.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Kano State, Mr Salisu Mustapha in his welcome address stated that it is an honor to have establishment personnel under one roof, United in the pursuit of progress and development of the Civil Service.
He also commended the leadership of the office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation for their commitment to the development of the Civil service and the promotion of excellence in service delivery.
The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation expressed confidence that the insights and contributions of delegates will result in far-reaching resolutions that enhance professionalism, ensure equity, and reinforce due process in establishment matters nationwide.
Signed
Eno Olotu, FCAI, mnipr
Director, Press and Public Relations
Email: eno.olotu@ohcsf.gov.ng
1st December, 2025
