God’s Grace Sustaining Civil Service Reforms — Walson-Jack
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has attributed the ongoing transformation within Nigeria’s civil service to the sustaining grace of God, noting that recent reforms and administrative progress are rooted in divine guidance, national purpose, and institutional commitment.
Speaking during the 2025 Civil Service Christian Thanksgiving at the Family Worship Centre in Abuja today, Mrs. Walson-Jack emphasized that the occasion was not just a religious tradition, but a moment of deep gratitude to God for His faithfulness in strengthening the nation’s bureaucracy.
“With a heart full of gratitude and reverence for God Almighty, we gather today to acknowledge His unwavering faithfulness, sustaining grace, and divine guidance in our lives and in our service to Nigeria,” she said, addressing a congregation that included senior civil servants, directors, and development partners.
The Thanksgiving service, held as part of activities marking the 2025 Civil Service Week, provided an opportunity to reflect on the achievements recorded in the past year, especially under ongoing public sector reforms. Mrs. Walson-Jack highlighted notable improvements in policy implementation, service delivery, innovation, and institutional accountability — all of which she credited to God’s grace.
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“We thank God for creativity, innovation, and reforms that have driven transformative progress across Ministries, Departments and Agencies,” she added. “We are also grateful for a supportive President whose confidence in civil service reforms continues to provide strategic direction and encouragement.”
She also acknowledged the contributions of international and local development partners who, through funding and technical support, have played a vital role in capacity building and institutional strengthening within the civil service.
In her appeal to the church, the Head of Service urged continued prayers for Nigeria’s public institutions, stating that the journey of reform must be anchored in faith, integrity, and national interest.
“As we fellowship today, we humbly request that the church lift the Nigerian Civil Service in prayer, asking that the transformation we earnestly pursue may take root and flourish.”
As the weeklong Civil Service Week progresses, Mrs. Walson-Jack called on all civil servants to remain steadfast, compassionate, and purpose-driven in their duties. She reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to transparent governance, value-driven leadership, and the overall development agenda of the nation.
“May the Lord bless the work of our hands, renew our strength, and guide our steps,” she prayed. “To God alone be all the glory for how far He has brought us.”
