Civil Service
15 Sep
A circular has emerged where the immediate past Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan, instructed that only academic qualifications are required for entry into the country's civil and public service. The circular, dated April 12, 2021, was written after a meeting of the National Council on Establishment in Lagos. The circular,…
7 Sep
Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti has stated that the government is working on recalling the non-indigenes who were disengaged from the state service more than 12 years ago during the administration of Governor Theodore Orji. Their sudden disengagement which was tagged 'backwarding' by the then state Head of Service Mr Godswill Adiele affected more…
4 Sep
In a continued effort to honour his campaign promise, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has approved the disbursement of an additional ₦6,432,924,257.62 to cover gratuities and other entitlements for retired workers in the state. This allocation underscores his commitment to ensuring the welfare of retirees and civil servants. A detailed breakdown of the funds…
2 Sep
The recently concluded maiden annual distinguished public lecture of the Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries of Oyo and Osun State (ARHESPSOOS) held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan
23 Aug
The Kwara State Government reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of its workforce during the inaugural Kwara SDGs Convention held on Thursday in Ilorin. The convention, which aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), seeks to provide civil servants with the tools and strategies needed to lead productive lives even after retirement. Deputy…
22 Aug
Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof Tunji Olaopa, has given insight into how to transform the country’s civil service to make it contribute significantly to good governance.
21 Aug
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia says he plans to put in place an innovation and technology-driven civil service fit for the demands of the 21st century in the state. Otti made this pledge while receiving a delegation of the British High Commission to Nigeria at his Nvosi country home in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government…
16 Aug
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has revealed how his detractors lured a particular civil servant who offers critical services directly to the state government to undo his administration and destabilise it but failed woefully. The governor expressed delight that the civil servant that was lobbied declined the juicy offer that was put forward, and rather…
31 Jul
Prominent Nigerians, including former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, in Abuja sought leeway for a reformed public service in the country, stressing that there are needs for urgent and sustainable better public service for the desired development of the country.
10 May
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has made significant strides in addressing the backlog of gratuity payments to retired workers, disbursing over N4 billion to retirees with outstanding entitlements dating back to 2011. In a statement released on Friday, the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, outlined the progress made in clearing the backlog of gratuity for…
10 May
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia says it is not on the front burner of his administration to employ new people into the state’s civil service.
10 May
The nation’s Civil Service, which is the hub of internal administration in government, is faced with an existential crisis on many fronts, the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has said.
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