Tinubu: Civil Service is the Engine of Renewed Hope Agenda
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to public service reform.
He described the civil service as the “engine” driving the Renewed Hope Agenda and the vehicle for delivering sustainable national development.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the maiden International Civil Service Conference in Abuja on Thursday, the President praised Nigerian civil servants as the quiet architects of stability, innovation, and public trust.
He said their roles remain indispensable in modern governance. He declared that in the face of a fast-evolving digital and economic landscape, the civil service must remain agile, future-ready, and results-driven.
“This maiden conference is a bold step toward redefining governance in an era of rapid transformation. An innovative Civil Service ensures we meet today’s needs and overcome tomorrow’s challenges,” President Tinubu said.
“Your role in this transformation is not a supporting act — it is central to the delivery of our Renewed Hope Agenda.”
While commending the ongoing reforms spearheaded by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, the President highlighted several key strides, including the digitalisation of government processes, human capital development initiatives, and the launch of Nigeria’s homegrown AI tool, Service-Wise GPT.
President Tinubu also lauded the successful signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations Development Programme to transform the Public Service Institute of Nigeria into a global centre of excellence.
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He emphasized that such strategic collaborations are essential to building a civil service that is not only globally competitive but also responsive to the needs of Nigerians.
In a show of concrete support for workers’ welfare, the President cited the approval of a new minimum wage, salary adjustments, and the implementation of the Pension Bond Scheme as social compacts that underscore his government’s appreciation of the sacrifices of public servants.
He further directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies to prioritise data integrity and sovereignty, calling for the capture, protection and strategic publication of public sector data in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.
“Our civil service must embrace innovation not as an option, but as an obligation. Evidence-based governance begins with accurate data and ends with measurable results. The time to act is now,” Tinubu charged.
In her welcome address, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, expressed profound appreciation to President Tinubu for his unwavering support and recognition of the centrality of the civil service in national transformation.
She noted that his presence and strong words of affirmation at the conference have renewed the morale and mandate of public servants across the country. She assured the President that her office, in collaboration with reform-minded stakeholders, will not relent in accelerating the implementation of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSSIP 25).
She affirmed that digitalisation, performance management, and continuous learning remain key pillars in strengthening accountability, transparency, and service delivery across MDAs.
Mrs. Walson-Jack further reaffirmed that the civil service is not only ready to power the Renewed Hope Agenda but is determined to exceed expectations by embedding a culture of innovation, ethical leadership, and citizen-centred governance in the heart of public administration.
