Tag: Civil Servants

FG to convert civil servants to teachers

Aminu Imam

Despite the high rate of unemployment, the Federal Government has announced its plan to convert civil servants on levels 8-13 to teachers at the Federal Unity Colleges in the country. In the circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation, dated July 23, the Federal Government urged interested staff members in the federal civil service to apply for positions in the education sector. The circular, which was signed by Permanent Secretary of the Service, M. Mamman, directed to all permanent secretaries was titled: “Call for…

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Covid-19: Workers laud President Buhari for non-disengagement despite job losses

Aminu Imam

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…

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Kaduna State directs civil servants to resume Monday

Ishaku Yohanna

Kaduna State Government has directed its civil servants to report to work on Monday, after working for over three months from home. This followed the review of the Quarantine Act and Kaduna State Public Health Law, which quarantined all residents on March 26. The directive in a circular by Ibrahim Jere, Permanent Secretary, office of the Head of Service was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday. Jere stated that different category of workers would work in different days of the week, from 9 a.m. to…

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