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| Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan |
Head of Service Yemi-Esan Addresses HND and B.Sc Controversy
Dr.
Folasade Yemi-Esan, the Head of Service of the Federation (HoSF), has addressed
the ongoing controversy surrounding the treatment of Higher National Diploma
(HND) and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) graduates within Nigeria’s civil service.
Responding to inquiries from Mr. Ayodele Hassan, a level 14 civil servant,
Yemi-Esan highlighted the differences in the curriculum between HND and B.Sc
programs.
Mandatory Training for HND Graduates
Yemi-Esan
explained that HND graduates are required to undergo a mandatory one-year
training before they can be converted from the Executive cadre to the Officer
cadre. This requirement is part of the civil service’s efforts to standardize
qualifications and competencies across different educational backgrounds.
Civil Service Week Celebration
Yemi-Esan
made these remarks during a virtual meeting with civil servants, held as part
of the 2024 Civil Service Week celebrations in Abuja. The theme for the week was
"Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education
Systems for Increased Access to Inclusive, Lifelong, Quality, and Relevant
Learning."
Adoption of Performance Management System (PMS)
Yemi-Esan
also discussed the adoption of the Performance Management System (PMS) within
the Nigerian Civil Service. This new system has been implemented to enhance
efficiency and accountability. The PMS Policy and Guidelines have been
distributed to all Ministries, extra-ministerial Departments, and Agencies
(MDAs), with core teams established for implementation.
Role of Permanent Secretaries in PMS
The
HoS emphasized that the implementation of PMS has been cascaded to the
Ministries, with Permanent Secretaries serving as primary drivers. Performance
contracts are to be further cascaded down to the last officer in each MDA. This
system will assess each officer’s performance based on their respective Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs), enabling the tracking of job objectives across
all MDAs.
Linking Individual Goals to National KPIs
Yemi-Esan
noted that this system allows each officer to clearly link their personal goals
and objectives with those of their department, their Ministry, and the national
KPIs. This alignment aims to improve overall performance and accountability
within the civil service.
Digital Transformation in Civil Service
Furthermore,
Yemi-Esan highlighted the digitalization of work processes within the Federal
Civil Service as a significant aspect of the ongoing transformation. This move
towards digitalization is seen as a critical step in enhancing the efficiency
and effectiveness of civil service operations.
Conclusion
Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan’s clarifications on the HND and B.Sc dichotomy and the introduction of the PMS underscore the Federal Civil Service’s commitment to fostering a more efficient, accountable, and inclusive workforce. For more updates on Nigeria’s civil service reforms and developments, stay tuned.
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