The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mr Olumuyiwa Enitan Abel, has assured junior civil servants of an open-door and people-centred leadership, promising to prioritise their welfare, listen to their concerns and create opportunities for them to contribute to the development of the Federal Civil Service.
Abel gave the assurance during an interactive session with junior officers on Salary Grade Level 07 and below in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF).
The engagement was organised as part of efforts to strengthen staff welfare, improve workplace communication and promote a more harmonious and productive working environment.
Addressing the officers, the HCSF said every category of personnel had an important role to play in the effective functioning of the Civil Service.
He urged junior officers to make their voices heard by engaging management constructively, sharing ideas and offering practical suggestions capable of improving service delivery.
Abel also encouraged the officers to support management programmes and initiatives, stressing the need to place the collective interest of the Service above personal considerations.
He urged them to discharge their responsibilities with diligence, professionalism, commitment and a strong sense of duty.
The HCSF commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as the administration’s sustained attention to the welfare of civil servants under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He cited welfare initiatives, including the introduction of exit benefits and the Renewed Hope Mass Transit Schemes, as measures reflecting government’s recognition of the role of civil servants in national development.
Abel assured the officers that the government would continue to pursue measures aimed at improving their welfare within the framework of existing policies, rules and regulations.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Common Services Office, Dr Danjuma Usman Kalba, described the engagement as an important platform for direct interaction between the leadership of the OHCSF and junior officers.
Kalba said constructive dialogue and open communication were essential to understanding workers’ concerns, strengthening relationships and creating a supportive and productive workplace.
In her vote of thanks, the Director, Human Resources Management and Administration, Mrs Jennifer Sharang, appreciated the HCSF for providing the opportunity for junior officers to interact directly with the leadership.
She also commended the Permanent Secretary, Common Services Office, and the participating officers for their openness, contributions and commitment to the success of the engagement.
The interactive session provided junior officers with an opportunity to raise concerns and make suggestions on issues bordering on welfare, workplace experience, career progression and professional development.
The engagement formed part of the broader efforts of the OHCSF to build a Federal Civil Service that is efficient, productive, professional, people-centred and responsive, while ensuring that officers are valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully to national development.
