Yemi-Esan: How PSR ‘ll Foster Professionalism in Civil Service

Yemi-Esan: How PSR ‘ll Foster Professionalism in Civil Service

Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, HoCSF, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, has said that the Public Service Rules, PSR, unveiled on the 27th of July last year, serves as the backbone of our administrative framework, guiding the conduct and responsibilities of those entrusted with serving the public.

She disclosed this on Wednesday while declaring open a ‘One-day Sensitization Workshop on the Revised 2021 Public Service Rules”.

According to her, the idea to hold a service-wide workshop on the revised PSR was conceived immediately after the approval of the 2021 PSR by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on the 27th of September 2021.

“The planning of the workshop had gone on under the supervision of my predecessors but has now come to fruition today. This is the first in a series of sensitization workshops that is being planned as the next phase of the sensitization will include non-core MDAs,” she said.

Yemi-Esan who further noted that PSR embodies the notion of public trust, explained that, as stewards of taxpayer resources and representatives of the people, public servants have a solemn duty to act in the best interests of the communities they serve.

She said: “Moreover, Public Service Rules foster a culture of professionalism and excellence within our institutions. By setting standards for recruitment, promotion, and conduct, they ensure that those who enter public service are qualified, competent, and dedicated to the public good.

“Through continuous training and development, we strive to equip our workforce with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the evolving needs of our society.

“This programme is in line with the central goal of the present Administration and the leadership of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, CFR to bring about effective administration and service delivery in the public service as a means to achieve Government’s “Renewed Hope” agenda, sustainable governance, adherence to law and order and capacity building in the Public Service.

“Having these goals at the back of our minds, our responsibility now rests on positioning ourselves at a level in which we can offer this administration total support and loyalty while deploying our professionalism and the knowledge gained in this training workshop for the interest and progress of the entire nation.

“These can only be achieved through having a good understanding, correct interpretation, fair, and just application of the Public Service Rules and other extant rules and regulations guiding the Service”.