As she pays an unscheduled visit to ensure that “the physical aligns with reports.
In efforts to ensure that ‘the physical aligns with reports’, the Head of the Federal Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, has paid an unscheduled visit to the Federal Ministry of Justice.
Dr Yemi-Esan, along with her team of Transformative Permanent Secretaries, made the visit, to have an on-the-spot assessment, of the status of the implementation, of the reform initiatives encapsulated, in the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025 (FCSSIP25).
A statement signed by M. A Ahmed, Director Communications, revealed that, according to the HoSF, the Federal Ministry of Justice is doing a lot in the implementation, as well as institutionalisation of the six (6) pillars of FCSSIP25.
She disclosed that the current overall performance rating of the Ministry is 74%, and indicated, that there has been a steady progress of 10% compared to the last. She therefore, encouraged the Ministry to maintain the tempo with a view to reaching the zenith.
While scoring the Ministry high on Capability Building, and Talent Management, Performance Management System and Staff Welfare, she tasked the Permanent Secretary/Solicitor General of the Federation, Mrs. Beatrice Jedy-Agba, to ensure that scores assigned to Officers tally with output that can easily be tracked.
Dr. Yemi-Esan, reiterated the need to take good care of Civil Servants, insisting that “when they are well taken care of, the Service reaps the result of their increased productivity.”
In her Opening Remarks, the Permanent Secretary and Solicitor General of the Federation expressed gladness that her Ministry was the first to be visited for the FCSSIP25 implementation status’ review exercise.
According to her, FCSSIP25 is an excellent reform programme, which provides a roadmap that drives change and improvement on service delivery.
Mrs. Jedy-Agba, assured of the Ministry’s readiness and commitment, towards implementing the reform agenda for informed decision-making, and repositioning the Service for increased productivity.
She presented the Ministry’s scorecard on the implementation of FCSSIP25, touching on virtually all the pillars namely, capability building and talent management, Performance Management System, IPPIS – Human Resource, Innovation, Digitalisation of Content Services and Enhance Value Proposition for Civil Servants.
Arising from the presentation, a lot was done, to improve the welfare of the workers, some of which were witnessed by the visitors and reported by the staff of the Ministry, represented by the Union President, who attested to the true state of things.
Some of the achievements mentioned, were up to date payment of the outstanding first 28 days allowance, death benefit of deceased staff, all outstanding staff claims, and the purchase of staff buses, to ease transportation.
Also, the upgrade of facilities in the Ministry to international standards, starting with the lobby – the first point of call, renovation of all the toilets, uninterrupted electricity supply and an overhaul of the entire air-conditioning system.
The construction of a creche, gym and staff canteen for enhanced staff wellbeing, in the Ministry.
The visitors were taken on a tour to the construction sites, having seen the others upon arrival.
The Honourable Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, appreciated the HoSF for her dedication, to uplifting the Service and unique leadership style.
He promised that the Ministry, will do its best to keep the cart flying. And prayed for her, as she retires from Office, soon.
Accompanying the HoSF on the tour of duty were; the incoming HoSF, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, Permanent Secretaries in charge of Special Duties Office (SDO), Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Service Policies and Strategies Office (SPSO), Dr. Deborah Odoh, Career Management Office (CMO), Mr. Adeoye Adeleye, Federal Ministries of Power, Mr. Mamuda Mamman and from Youth Development, Dr. Ahmed Dunoma, as well as the Director, Overseeing Service Welfare Office, Dr. Comfort Adeosun.
