ABUJA, Nov 10 – The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Olumuyiwa Enitan Abel, has urged civil servants to embrace continuous learning and professional excellence as the Service is repositioned to drive national transformation.

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‎Abel spoke on Monday at the opening of the 2026 General Staff Training of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) at the Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN) in Abuja.

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‎He was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Common Services Office, Danjuma Usman Kalba.

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‎He said the knowledge, competence and commitment of individual officers remain key to building an effective and sustainable Civil Service.

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‎He said the rapidly changing governance environment requires civil servants to remain adaptable, innovative and committed to excellence.

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‎Abel said the training was timely, as the Civil Service is being repositioned to support Nigeria’s transformation agenda under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

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‎He said the success of the agenda depends not only on sound policies, but also on the Service’s capacity to give objective advice, implement decisions efficiently and remain accountable to citizens.

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‎He said the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2026-2030 (FCSSIP 30) will require a shift in mindset, work ethic and institutional culture, with strong emphasis on digital transformation, simplified processes and improved performance management.

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‎He described the training as a critical investment in both the officers and the nation’s future, and urged participants to make the most of the sessions.

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‎Earlier, Director of Human Resource Management, Jennifer Sharang, commended the HCSF for his support for capacity building and staff welfare. She urged participants to pay close attention to the training modules and apply what they learn to their duties.

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‎Also speaking, Administrator and CEO of PSIN, Imeh Okon, said the 2026 edition was coming at a pivotal moment in national development.

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‎She said as the public sector responds to evolving governance demands, rapid technological integration and the imperatives of the Strategic Implementation Plan, the need for a highly skilled, agile and ethical Civil Service has become increasingly clear.

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‎The 2026 General Training Programme will cover all cadres of officers in the OHCSF, phased in batches. It is designed to foster a culture of excellence, high performance and innovation, in line with Federal Civil Service reform initiatives and national development aspirations.