- President Tinubu Orders Nationwide Civil Service Audit to Address Personnel, Skills Gap
- Tinubu emphasized the importance of data-driven decision making
- Tinubu commended the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack
In an effort to bridge the personnel and skills gap within the federal civil service, President Bola Tinubu has ordered a nationwide audit aimed at identifying existing vacancies and potential skill shortages across various sectors
Eko Hot Blog reports that the president announced this during the ongoing International Civil Service Conference held in Abuja.
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“We can only guarantee the high-performance culture our country deserves by placing the right people in the right roles. To this end, I have authorised a comprehensive personnel audit and skills gap analysis across the federal civil service to deepen capacity,” he said.
President Tinubu called for a swift and comprehensive nationwide audit of the civil service.
He emphasized the importance of data-driven decision making, asserting that accurate information is crucial for the success of the reforms aimed at improving agility, competence, and responsiveness
“Data is the new oil, but unlike oil, its value increases the more it is refined and responsibly shared.
“I therefore direct all Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Departments, and Agencies to capture information rigorously, safeguard it under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, and release it swiftly for public value, ensuring the highest data protection and privacy standards,” he said.
This, he noted would enable global benchmarking organizations to track Nigeria’s progress in real-time, ultimately strengthening the country’s position on the international stage.
President Tinubu further stated that the conference should serve as a catalyst for tangible change, transcending traditional ceremonial gatherings or discussions
“I charge all public service leaders and stakeholders to return to their institutions with renewed determination: to infuse our systems with energy and purpose, embrace innovation as a duty, and accelerate the implementation of policies and services that improve the lives of all Nigerians. The time to act is now.
“Today, as we unite under the shared ideals of service excellence, we commit to forging partnerships that transcend national boundaries, harness technology for the greater good, and elevate the civil service as a beacon of hope and progress for all nations.”
Tinubu commended the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, for her outstanding leadership and resilience in driving reforms.
Walson-Jack highlighted that the conference served as a testament to the power of unity and collective effort.
“If you listened to my speech, I talked of collaboration, not only with international development partners but equally with local development partners and professional bodies.”
Speaking on the skills gap analysis, she informed that Mr. President’s directives will begin as soon as possible.
“The whole idea is that with that report from the exercise, we will know exactly how many more personnel we need, and what skills they need to come up with to enable us to carry out our duties in this 21st century,” she said.
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