FG approves 3 policies for civil service reforms

The Federal Government has approved three transformative policies to revolutionise the Federal Civil Service.

The three policies include the Rewards and Recognition Policy, the Incentive and Consequence Management Policy, and the Civil Service Mentoring Policy.

The Service, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Eno Olotu, on Sunday, November 9, 2025, disclosed that the strategic approval was granted during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu.

Olotu stated that the policies were designed to work in synergy to motivate staff, instill a culture of excellence, and significantly improve service delivery to Nigerians.

Olotu quoted the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, as affirming that the policies were pivotal to Staff Welfare and Enhanced Value Proposition of Civil Servants — one of the six pillars of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025 (FCSSIP25) — in line with the 2021 Public Service Rules.

While commending Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to transforming the civil service and bolstering a workplace culture that is Efficient, Productive, Incorruptible, and Citizen-Centric (EPIC), the Head of Service stated that the approval was a demonstration of the government’s commitment to valuing public servants, rewarding excellence, and systematically cultivating the next generation of leaders.

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She stated: “The policy on Rewards and Recognition System establishes a comprehensive and robust framework aimed at boosting productivity by attracting, nurturing, developing, and retaining the best talent in the service. It is strategically designed to promote a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, thereby elevating overall institutional performance.

“The Incentive and Consequence Management Policy establishes a clear, transparent, and equitable system in which high performance is duly rewarded, while underperformance is addressed through structured consequences. The policy is designed to promote fairness and accountability at all levels, while also providing pathways for support and development for those requiring improvement.

“While the Civil Service Mentoring Policy is a strategic investment in the future leadership of the Civil Service, this policy aims to bridge critical experience gaps and facilitate the systematic transfer of institutional knowledge. It will equip the next generation with the requisite skills, values, and ethical grounding for strategic leadership, while preserving invaluable institutional memory against the tide of retirements, thereby ensuring continuity and sustained excellence.”

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