Prof. Olaopa Addresses Civil Service Value Erosion at CIPM

Prof. Tunji Olaopa, the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, spoke at the 58th International Conference of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) in Abuja. He identified the erosion of value foundation as a significant issue plaguing Nigeria's civil service, which has been attempting reforms since 1974.

Olaopa emphasized that restoring the value orientation of public service is crucial for modernizing its structures and processes. He argued that public HR managers must implement a new HR model that enhances performance management and productivity within the public sector and the national economy.

He highlighted the importance of cultivating a learning culture that challenges the status quo and promotes cultural transformation in public service. Olaopa praised the CIPM for its role in extending its influence beyond the private sector to engage in public sector reforms, underscoring the need for a strategic partnership between CIPM and the public sector.