Federal Government has intensified efforts to reposition Nigeria’s public service, with a renewed call on civil servants to embrace accountability, professionalism, and measurable performance as core principles of governance.

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, made this known in Abuja during an interaction with Capital FM, monitored by The Guardian in Abuja, where she framed the civil service as the engine room of government reform and policy execution.

In a tone that signals urgency, Walson-Jack challenged public servants to move beyond routine administration and adopt a results-driven mindset, stressing that the credibility of government institutions rested heavily on their performance. According to her, civil servants are not just implementers of policy but custodians of institutional continuity and governance stability.

She noted that at a time when public expectations were rising, and resources were increasingly constrained, the demand for transparency and prudent management of public funds had never been greater.

She warned that the failure to uphold financial regulations and service rules erodes public trust and undermines national development goals.

As part of the ongoing reforms, the Head of Service highlighted the introduction of the “One Knowledge System,” a capacity-building initiative designed to modernise the civil service through continuous learning, knowledge-sharing, and leadership development. The initiative, she explained, was expected to equip public servants with the tools needed to navigate a rapidly changing governance environment.