FCSC Chairman Prof. Tunji Olaopa Calls for Civil Service Reform

Prof. Tunji Olaopa, the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), addressed civil service commissions on the necessity to adapt to the future of work during the 45th Annual National Council of the Civil Service Commissions of the Federation held in Asaba, Delta State. He emphasized the importance of responding to evolving professional expectations, generational perspectives, and the impact of artificial intelligence.

Olaopa called for collaboration with the Offices of the Head of Service to assess service schemes, job requirements, and essential skills for effective governance. He highlighted the need for continuous learning, digital competence, and appropriate leadership behaviors.

The theme of the meeting, “Towards a Future-Ready Civil Service: The Role of Institutional Re-engineering, Reputation Management and Culture Change at the Civil Service Commissions in Nigeria,” aimed to guide discussions on building a competent and ethical civil service. Olaopa noted previous meetings in Katsina and Umuahia that focused on institutional re-engineering and strategic planning for a citizen-centered civil service.