The Federal Government has approved three transformative policies aimed at revolutionizing the Federal Civil Service, enhancing productivity, and improving service delivery across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
The newly approved policies are:
- Rewards and Recognition Policy
- Incentive and Consequence Management Policy
- Civil Service Mentoring Policy
The approval, granted at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, marks a landmark step toward building a performance-driven, accountable, and future-ready civil service.
According to the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, the policies are key components of the Staff Welfare and Enhanced Value Proposition for Civil Servants, one of the six pillars of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025 (FCSSIP25), and are aligned with the 2021 Public Service Rules (060101–060111).
Mrs. Walson-Jack commended President Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to transforming the Civil Service and promoting a workplace culture that is Efficient, Productive, Incorruptible, and Citizen-Centric (EPIC).
“This approval is a definitive demonstration of the government’s commitment to valuing public servants, rewarding excellence, and cultivating the next generation of leaders,” she said.
Rewards and Recognition Policy
This policy provides a comprehensive framework for boosting productivity by attracting, nurturing, developing, and retaining the best talent in the service. It promotes a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, with a focus on elevating institutional performance and celebrating exceptional contributions to national development.
Incentive and Consequence Management Policy
Designed to strengthen accountability and fairness, this policy ensures that high performance is duly recognized and rewarded, while underperformance is addressed through structured, transparent, and equitable measures. It also creates opportunities for capacity development and performance improvement, thereby fostering a culture of merit and responsibility at all levels.
Civil Service Mentoring Policy
This policy represents a strategic investment in the next generation of public sector leaders. It aims to bridge experience gaps, preserve institutional memory, and ensure the seamless transfer of knowledge and values within the Service. By equipping future leaders with the right skills, ethics, and leadership orientation, the policy guarantees continuity and sustained excellence in public administration.
Mrs. Walson-Jack emphasized that the approval of these policies is more than an administrative milestone — it is a foundation for building a modern, agile, and empowered Civil Service that can deliver efficiently on national priorities.
“Civil servants can be assured that their dedication will be recognized, excellence will be rewarded, and their growth will be purposefully nurtured,” she affirmed.
The Head of Service reiterated her Office’s commitment to building a World-Class Civil Service capable of meeting the aspirations of Nigerians and driving the nation’s socio-economic transformation.
