Thorough Physical Verifications By MDA's Have Reduced Inflated Civil Service Workforce ........Head of Service
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Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan |
"The Tinubu led administration is commitment to modernizing and ensuring transparency within Nigeria’s civil service, marking a pivotal step towards a more efficient and accountable public sector." Dr. Yemi-Esan
The Head of Service of the Federation, Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan has disclosed that thorough physical verifications by various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) have reduced the previously inflated Civil Service Workforce from over 100,000 to a verified count of 69,308 currently on the payroll.
Dr. Yemi-Esan disclosed this during a media parley held in Abuja as part of the activities marking the 2024 Civil Service Week.
She therefore mandated all Ministries, Departments and Agencies MDAs of the Government to fully digitalise their operations and services.
Yemi-Esan highlighted the ongoing digital transformation across Ministries, emphasizing a mandate for all MDAs to achieve full migration to digital processes by the end of 2025.
The Head of Service of the Federation disclosed that her Office is partnering with Galaxy Bone for the provision of broadband services to all MDAs, adding that her Office has gone digitalised, as mails and proposals from individuals and corporate bodies are now sent via designated email address.
According to her, “every Permanent Secretary is responsible for the digitalisation of their MDAs. The digitalisation of the workforce is another reference point in the ongoing transformation, as this is cardinal in achieving the Renewed Hope Agenda.
"Following very extensive work carried out in collaboration with Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, the Office has put in place the required mechanisms for the smooth transition to digitalisation.
“My Office has successfully transitioned to paperless office. All personnel and policy files are digitalised and work flow processes are now transacted digitally.
“All official correspondences in the form of mails, internal and external circulars are processed electronically.
“The Office of the Head of the Civil does not collect physical mails from outside." She stated.
At the event to mark the 2024 Civil Service Week, with the Theme; “Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Increased Access to Inclusive, Lifelong, Quality and Relevant Learning in Africa, Yemi-Esan underscored the implementation of welfare initiatives, such as low-interest Housing Schemes aimed at reducing incentives for corrupt activities among civil servants.
The Head of Service also noted the successful deployment of a whistleblower scheme, encouraging individuals to report corruption anonymously through online platforms or directly to the OHCSF.
"The OHCSF has streamlined its operations to eliminate reliance on hard copy correspondence, now exclusively managing official communications through digital channels." She stated.
Yemi-Esan maintained that the Tinubu led administration is commitment to modernizing and ensuring transparency within Nigeria’s civil service, marking a pivotal step towards a more efficient and accountable public sector.
Addressing the issue of corruption within the Public Service, Yemi-Esan emphasised collaborative efforts with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to eradicate malpractice.
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