The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mr. Olumuyiwa Enitan Abel, has reaffirmed the Federal Civil Service’s commitment to promoting national unity, good governance and stronger collaboration with traditional institutions.
Abel made the commitment when he received a delegation from the Ife Traditional Council, led by Her Regal Majesty, Olori Dr. Temitope Enitan Ogunwusi, who represented the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, during a courtesy visit to his office.
The visit was organised to congratulate the HCSF on his recent appointment and convey the Ooni’s goodwill and best wishes, the Director, Press and Public Relations, Mrs. Eno Olotu, said in a statement on Wednesday
Receiving the delegation, Abel expressed appreciation to the Ooni and the Ife Traditional Council for the gesture, noting the historical and cultural significance of Ile-Ife as the cradle of Yoruba civilisation.
He also acknowledged the important role of traditional institutions in preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage and fostering peace, unity and community development.
The HCSF said the visit underscored the enduring relevance of traditional institutions as key stakeholders in Nigeria’s socio-cultural development.
He pledged continued constructive engagement with traditional institutions in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing that improved public service delivery, effective governance and resilient institutions require sustained collaboration, collective responsibility and commitment to national development.
Abel further commended the Ooni for what he described as his fatherly, inclusive and visionary leadership, as well as his contributions to promoting Nigeria’s interests both within the country and in the diaspora.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Olori Ogunwusi conveyed the Ooni’s warm regards to the HCSF and thanked him for the reception accorded the delegation.
She described Abel as a purpose-driven and accomplished public servant and urged officers and staff of the Federal Civil Service to support his vision, emphasising that sustainable institutional success depends on teamwork, unity of purpose and collective dedication.
Olori Ogunwusi expressed confidence in the ability of the HCSF to provide transformative leadership and further strengthen the Federal Civil Service in line with the aspirations of the present administration.
Other members of the delegation included the Onifegunwa of Ifegunwa, Oba Adedire Adewole Solomon, and the Yeye Bobajiro Oodua, Dr. Yeye Afolashade Shona-Aluko.