By Stella Odueme
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mr. Olumuyiwa Enitan Abel, has called on civil servants to embrace continuous training and skills development to strengthen institutional capacity, improve productivity and ensure effective service delivery.
Abel made the call at the opening of the 2026 General Staff Training Programme organised by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) at the Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN), Abuja.
According to a statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Mrs. Eno Olotu, he spoke through the Permanent Secretary, Common Services Office, Dr. Danjuma Usman Kalba.
The HCSF described continuous professional development as essential to building a competent and responsive workforce capable of meeting the changing demands of public administration.
He said civil servants must be innovative, adaptable and committed to excellence to effectively support the Federal Government's Renewed Hope Agenda.
According to him, the success of government policies depends largely on the ability of public servants to provide sound advice, translate decisions into tangible results and uphold accountability in the discharge of their duties.
Abel also highlighted the importance of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2026–2030 (FCSSIP 30), noting that its implementation would require changes in institutional culture, work ethics and administrative practices.
He said the reform plan prioritised digital transformation, streamlined administrative procedures and improved performance management.
Earlier, the Director of Human Resource Management, Mrs. Jennifer Sharang, appreciated the HCSF for supporting staff development and welfare, urging participants to maximise the opportunities provided by the training.
Similarly, the Administrator and Chief Executive Officer of PSIN, Barrister Imeh Okon, said the programme was designed to equip officers with the skills and ethical standards required to navigate emerging challenges in public administration.
She noted that technological advancement and evolving governance demands had increased the need for a skilled, efficient and adaptable Civil Service.
The training programme will be conducted in batches to accommodate all cadres of officers in the OHCSF, with the aim of promoting a culture of professionalism, innovation and high performance.