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ABUJA – Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation(HCSF), has revealed that the harmonisation of the salaries of Federal Civil Servants across Ministries, Departments and Agencies, has begun.
Walson-Jack, who stated this on Monday in Abuja at a media briefing to mark her 100 days in Office, said the National Wages, Income and Salaries Commission as well as the Presidential Committee on Salaries are working assiduously to harmonise the Salaries of Federal Civil Servants.
Walson, who is a member of the Presidential Committee on Salaries, assured that all issues with regard to harmonisation of Salaries of Federal Civil Servants would be resolved.
Fielding questions from newsmen on the Presidential directive on civil servants who have relocated abroad and were still receiving salaries in Nigeria, the Head of the Civil Service, said verification has been carried out.
She revealed that some of the affected civil servants had quickly returned to Nigeria, while some have resigned their appointments, following the discovery.
According to her, “We will continue to sustain the momentum. We are scrutinising the IPPIS HR pay roll to know who is here and who is out.
“It will be a continuous process to ensure that people are not having their cake and eating it.
“I dare to say that some progress has been made. We will keep on watching out to ensure that they are completely dealt with.”
Walson-Jack, who used the media briefing to reel out her achievements within 100 days in Office, vowed to ensure efficient, productive, incorruptible and citizen-centred Civil Service.
While acknowledging that corruption is an endemic issue in the Federal Civil Service, she pointed out that she has zero tolerance for corruption.
“Corruption is an issue for everyone. We have zero tolerance for corruption. We will work to reduce corruption, even eradicate it,” she assured.
Speaking about her 100 days in Office, Walson-Jack said it was a significant milestone, as it offered
“an opportunity to reflect on the achievements recorded, perform a thorough audit of progress, and identify the goals ahead.”
According to her, “Today’s event is not just about celebrating milestones but also about fostering transparency, sharing our vision for the future, and ensuring that every Nigerian understands the importance of the reforms we are undertaking in the Federal Civil Service.
“Since assuming office on 14 August 2024, my commitment has been clear: to fast-track, accelerate and sustain the reforms outlined in the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025 (FCSSIP 25).
“This strategy is the blueprint for transforming the Civil Service into a professional, efficient, and globally competitive institution.
“To this end, we set up and inaugurated seven “war rooms,” each dedicated to overseeing one of the six pillars of the FCSSIP reforms and the enablers.
“These war rooms ensure that no initiative is neglected, and that progress is both measurable and impactful.”
Some of the achievements recorded, according to her, include the publication and dissemination of the Federal Civil Service Anthem and the Culture Change Video; her meeting with the United Kingdom’s Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Rt. Hon. Simon Case, which opened avenues for collaboration, including capacity building and the exchange of best practices that will strengthen the Federal Civil Service.
Other achievements, include the organisation of retreats with the top management staff of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and a broader retreat with Permanent Secretaries across the Service; launch of the Performance Management System Day in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to reinforce accountability and encourage a result-oriented culture.
Continuing she said: “As part of our efforts to modernise the Civil Service, we launched the Nigeria Federal Civil Service Online Academy, an e-learning platform designed to empower Civil Servants with the knowledge and skills needed for their roles.
“Alongside this, the Service Wise GPT—a digital repository of information about the Civil Service—has been developed to serve as a vital resource for both seasoned officers and new entrants.
“To enhance communication and efficiency, we have launched GovMail, an official email platform for all Civil Servants.
“This initiative will streamline workflows and improve the overall effectiveness of our operations. We have also launched the Online Compendium of Circulars, a Service-wide circular portal designed to make Circulars easily accessible to every Civil Servant.
“These developments are in line with the commitments made on my assumption of office to ensure that technology drives the repositioning of the Civil Service for greater service delivery.”
