Civil Service Head Calls for Workforce Innovation in Nigeria

On October 28, 2026, Mr. Olumuyiwa Enitan Abel, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, addressed the Council of Retired Federal Permanent Secretaries (CORFEPS) Week Colloquium in Abuja. He highlighted the Federal Civil Service's strategic role in driving Nigeria's economic transformation and achieving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's goal of a $1 trillion economy by 2030.

Abel called for a capable, innovative, and results-driven workforce to effectively implement government policies and ensure sustainable national development. He introduced the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2026–2030 (FCSSIP30), which aims to build on previous achievements with a focus on digital transformation and improved performance management.

Vice President Kashim Shettima, represented by Mr. Sadiq Wanka, acknowledged the necessity of effective policy translation by institutions for national aspirations. Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, emphasized the Civil Service's role in governance continuity and the need for merit-based recruitment and accountability.