FCTA building competent, ethical civil service — HoS

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reaffirmed its commitment to build a competent, ethical and future-ready civil service. The FCT Head of Service, Mrs. Nancy Nathan, disclosed this on Wednesday at the opening of the “Strategic Validation Workshop on the FCT Leadership Enhancement and Development Programme (FCT-LEAD-P) for Permanent Secretaries”. Mrs Nathan explained that […]

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reaffirmed its commitment to build a competent, ethical and future-ready civil service.

The FCT Head of Service, Mrs. Nancy Nathan, disclosed this on Wednesday at the opening of the “Strategic Validation Workshop on the FCT Leadership Enhancement and Development Programme (FCT-LEAD-P) for Permanent Secretaries”.

Mrs Nathan explained that the initiative was designed to advance the ongoing leadership and public service reforms within the administration.

She noted that effective leadership development remained central to policy implementation and improved service delivery to residents of the FCT.

She explained that the programme institutionalised succession planning, talent development and ethical leadership through a structured, competency-based framework that aligned with local realities and global best practices.

She, therefore, urged the permanent secretaries to actively contribute to the validation of the programme’s syllabus, noting that their input would shape the quality of future leaders in the FCT civil service.

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Common Services, Mr Rotimi Ajayi, underscored the importance of innovation in communication as a vital tool for effective service delivery.

Ajayi described the workshop as “timely and consistent” with the reform drive of the Nyesom Wike-led FCTA and the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSSIP) 2025.

He added that the workshop provided an opportunity for senior officers to retool their communication approaches and strengthen the image and effectiveness of the civil service.

He emphasised that beyond technical competence, public servants must be skilled in communicating government policies and programmes clearly, credibly and persuasively to enhance public trust, stakeholder engagement, and citizen satisfaction. (NAN)