During the Bi-monthly Service-Wide Meeting of Directors of Reform Coordination, which took place at the Agricultural Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) emphasized the need for a seamless implementation of all the pillars outlined in the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025 (FCSSIP-25) to enhance service delivery within the civil service.
Representing the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Dunoma Ahmed, Director of Reform Coordination Service Improvement & Innovation (RCSI &I), stressed the importance of this platform as an avenue for sharing experiences, brainstorming, and generating creative ideas to improve service delivery and productivity across the workplace.
Dr. Umakhihe emphasized that the Department of Reform Coordination plays a vital role in driving service reforms and highlighted the creation of the Innovation Division.
This division is geared towards advancing the current reform strategy, FCSSIP-25, which consists of six key initiatives (Pillars) aimed at transforming the Federal Civil Service for more efficient and effective service delivery.
He proudly mentioned the Ministry’s significant contribution to the FCSSIP-25 and other civil service reforms, citing various awards and recognitions received.
He also shared examples of the Ministry’s reform-driven activities that have contributed to improved service delivery and staff motivation.
“In a bid to commence full implementation of the new Performance Management System (PMS), the Ministry has trained all the Directorate level officers and officers on Salary Grade Level 14 to acquaint them with the process and procedure involved in
implementing and sustaining the system”.
“I am glad to inform you that after the conclusion of the induction programme, all the Directorate and SGL 14 officers have successfully signed off their Performance Contract with the Ministry respectively”. He said.
Calling on participants to embrace innovative ideas, he encouraged everyone to collectively drive the reforms for a revitalized Civil Service and heightened productivity.
The Permanent Secretary of the Service Policies and Strategies Office (SPSO), Olufemi Oloruntola, also echoed the sentiments, noting that the meeting was the third of its kind, aimed at deepening and intensifying ongoing reform efforts.
He acknowledged the visible transformation across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) as a result of these reforms.
Oloruntola highlighted the significance of the Directors of Reforms in supporting MDAs to stay current with the FCSSIP-25 implementation matrix.
He drew attention to the commendation letters issued by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation during the Civil Service Week and urged participants to strive for such recognition.
He pointed out that the meeting marked the first under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and emphasized its focus on consolidating the gains of FCSSIP-25 reform in this new climate.
The Permanent Secretary, SPSO, also expressed that the new administration is counting on civil servants to contribute to the “Renewed Hope Agenda,” urging innovative thinking to demonstrate their ability to deliver.
The event’s highlights included paper presentations on the Management of Change in Political Transitions, Capability Building, and Talent Management tailored to the unique needs of MDAs.
