The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mr. Olumuyiwa Enitan Abel, has concluded his staff interaction series at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), urging Directorate-Level Officers on Grades 15–17 to strengthen mentorship, leadership and professionalism in the Civil Service.
Abel gave the charge during an interactive session with the officers held at the OHCSF Conference Room in Abuja.
According to a statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Mrs. Eno Olotu, he described the Directorate cadre as a critical link between policy formulation and effective implementation, stressing the need for officers at that level to provide purposeful leadership and mentor younger public servants.
The HCSF urged the officers to promote accountability, innovation, collaboration and excellence in the discharge of their responsibilities, while remaining committed to continuous learning and self-development.
He encouraged Directors to embrace new ideas and innovative approaches to solving administrative challenges, as well as provide effective professional guidance to their subordinates.
According to him, strong institutions are sustained not only by sound policies but also by leaders who are committed to developing people, strengthening teamwork and ensuring that responsibilities are carried out with professionalism and a clear sense of public purpose.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Common Services Office, OHCSF, Dr. Danjuma Usman Kalba, welcomed the officers to the session, describing the HCSF's direct engagement with staff as a demonstration of his commitment to inclusive leadership and open communication.
Kalba said the engagement offered officers an opportunity to gain deeper understanding of the HCSF's vision and expectations while sharing their perspectives on operational challenges and areas requiring improvement.
Also speaking, the Director of Human Resources Management and Administration, Mrs. Jennifer Sharang, appreciated the HCSF for the engagement and reaffirmed the commitment of Directorate-Level Officers to initiatives aimed at building a responsive, productive and people-centred Civil Service.
The engagement marked the third and final phase of the HCSF's staff interaction series at the OHCSF, following earlier sessions with Junior and Mid-Level Officers.
The series provided officers across various cadres with an opportunity to interact directly with the HCSF, raise concerns, share operational perspectives and contribute ideas towards improving the effectiveness of the Office and enhancing service delivery.