President Muhammadu Buhari has been commended for not sacking some workers in the federal civil service over the impact of Covid-19 on the nation and global economy.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, said this on Friday in Abuja, during a special Juma’ah service, as part of activities commemorating the 2021 Civil Service Week, themed: “Building the Africa we want through embracing an African culture that underpins purpose-driven leadership in the face of crisis.”
According to her, the event was a special occasion for the nation’s civil service and since Nigeria put everything in the hands of God, it has to be done.
Represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade and Investment, Dr. Nasir Sani Gwarzo, Dr. Yemi-Esan, said, “We are doing this event to seek God’s guidance and protection and support for the civil service. And to thank the Almighty, for all the good has done to us and pray for the future as well.
She also said that this year’s theme, which is putting technology into use in civil service, is going to open up new chapters.
“I want to assure you that Nigeria has taken bold and very, very ambitious steps towards improving the civil service under the leadership of our Head of Service. New innovations have been introduced, both in terms of building capacity of the staff, introducing new technology. I assure you that in the next few years, people will start seeing the impact of today’s investments”, she stated.
