Personnel Audit to End Guesswork in Civil Service Reforms – Walson-Jack
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has said that the Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis will provide Nigeria with a credible database that will end guesswork in reforming the Federal Civil Service.
Speaking at the opening of a three-day retreat on Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis in Abuja, Walson-Jack described the project as a national assignment and a foundational reform initiative under the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025.
She explained that the exercise would not only capture the number of civil servants but also their skills, competencies, and distribution across the Service.
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According to her, this would establish a workforce profile that can be trusted for evidence-based planning, targeted training, efficient deployment, and transparent succession management.
“Without such data, reforms risk being anchored on assumptions,” the HoCSF said.
“With it, we can direct capacity building where it is most needed, redeploy resources strategically, and plan effectively for the next generation of civil servants.”
Walson-Jack further stressed that the audit is central to building a Civil Service that is more effective, productive, and responsive to national development needs.
She expressed confidence that the outcome of the exercise would strengthen ongoing reforms and enhance service delivery.
The retreat brought together key stakeholders and experts to review progress and harmonize strategies for the successful implementation of the Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
