The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, HCSF, Mr. Olumuyiwa Enitan Abel, has charged civil servants to embrace continuous learning, professionalism and excellence as the Federal Civil Service is repositioned to drive national transformation.
Abel gave the charge at the opening ceremony of the OHCSF 2026 General Staff Training held at the Public Service Institute of Nigeria, PSIN, Abuja.
Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Common Services Office, Dr. Danjuma Usman Kalba, the HCSF said the knowledge, competence and commitment of individual officers remain fundamental to building an effective and sustainable Civil Service.
He stressed that the rapidly changing governance environment demands civil servants who are adaptable, innovative and committed to professional excellence.
According to him, the training is timely, as the Service is being repositioned to support Nigeria's transformation agenda under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
In a statement by Mrs. Eno Olotu, Director, Press and Public Relations, the HCSF explained that the success of the agenda depends not only on sound policies, but also on the Service's capacity to provide objective advice, implement decisions efficiently and remain accountable to citizens.
He stated that the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2026-2030, FCSSIP 30, will require a fundamental shift in mindset, work ethic and institutional culture, with strong emphasis on digital transformation, simplified administrative processes and improved performance management.
Describing the training as a critical investment in both the officers and the nation's future, he urged participants to make the most of the sessions, reminding them of the high stakes and responsibilities of the Civil Service.
Earlier, in her opening remarks, the Director of Human Resource Management, Mrs. Jennifer Sharang, commended the HCSF for his support for capacity building and staff welfare.
She urged participants to pay close attention to the training modules and apply the knowledge gained to their respective duties in the overall interest of the Service.
Also speaking, the Administrator and CEO of PSIN, Barrister Imeh Okon, said the 2026 edition of the General Staff Training Programme was being delivered at a pivotal moment in the country's national development.
She noted that as the public sector responds to evolving governance demands, rapid technological integration and the imperatives of the Strategic Implementation Plan, the urgency of building a highly skilled, agile and ethical Civil Service has become increasingly clear.
The 2026 General Training Programme will cover all cadres of officers in the OHCSF, phased in batches.
It is designed to foster a culture of excellence, high performance and innovation among staff, in alignment with Federal Civil Service reform initiatives and national development aspirations.