In a clear demonstration of the priority attached to a competent and future-ready workforce, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mr. Olumuyiwa Enitan Abel, has urged officers to embrace continuous learning and professional excellence as the Civil Service is repositioned to drive national transformation.
Speaking at the opening ceremony held at the Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN), Abuja, the HCSF, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Common Services Office, Dr. Danjuma Usman Kalba, stated that the knowledge, competence and commitment of individual officers remain fundamental to building an effective and sustainable Civil Service.
He stressed that the rapidly changing governance environment requires civil servants to remain adaptable, innovative and committed to professional excellence.
Mr. Abel emphasised that the training was timely, as the Civil Service is being repositioned to support Nigeria’s transformation agenda under the Renewed Hope Agenda. He explained that the success of the agenda depends not only on sound policies but also on the Service’s capacity to provide objective advice, implement decisions efficiently and remain accountable to citizens.
The HCSF stated that the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2026–2030 (FCSSIP 30) will require a fundamental shift in mindset, work ethic and institutional culture, with strong emphasis on digital transformation, simplified administrative processes and improved performance management.
Describing the training as a critical investment in both the officers and the nation’s future, the HCSF encouraged participants to make the most of the sessions, reminding them of the high stakes and responsibilities of the Civil Service.
Earlier in her opening remarks, the Director of Human Resource Management, Mrs. Jennifer Sharang, commended the HCSF for his support for capacity building and staff welfare. She urged participants to pay close attention to the training modules and apply the knowledge gained to their respective duties in the overall interest of the Service.
Also speaking, the Administrator and CEO of the Public Service Institute of Nigeria, Barrister Imeh Okon, stated that the 2026 edition of the General Staff Training Programme was being delivered at a pivotal moment in the country’s national development.
She noted that as the public sector responds to evolving governance demands, rapid technological integration and the imperatives of the Strategic Implementation Plan, the urgency of building a highly skilled, agile and ethical Civil Service has become increasingly clear.
The 2026 General Training Programme will cover all cadres of officers in the OHCSF, phased in batches. The training is designed to foster a culture of excellence, high performance and innovation among staff, in alignment with Federal Civil Service reform initiatives and national development aspirations.
Mrs. Eno Olotu, FCAI, mnipr
Director, Press and Public Relations
10 November 2026
