FCSC's Dahiru Lawal Advocates Staff Welfare Reforms

Dahiru Mohammed Lawal, the Director Overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary at the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), called for Civil Service Commissions across Nigeria to adopt practical solutions to challenges in public administration, emphasizing staff welfare as central to reforms. He made this statement on Monday while opening the Technical Session ahead of the 45th National Council of the Civil Service Commissions in Asaba, Delta State.

Lawal highlighted the need for a professional and adaptable Civil Service in response to technology and rising public expectations. He stressed that reforms should address the human aspect, including staff motivation and capacity development.

Lawal advocated for institutional re-engineering, including reviewing procedures and implementing digital solutions for recruitment and records management. He also discussed the importance of reputation management through fairness and timely decisions.

Lawal encouraged participants to share experiences to develop actionable recommendations and emphasized ethical leadership and intergovernmental collaboration as essential for enhancing public confidence.