FG, personnel managers push for unified HR standards

The Federal Government has called for a unified approach to human resource management across federal, state, and local government levels, urging state governments to deepen collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) in professionalising public sector HR practices. Speaking during a special dinner organised by CIPM as part of the 2025 […]

The Federal Government has called for a unified approach to human resource management across federal, state, and local government levels, urging state governments to deepen collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) in professionalising public sector HR practices.

Speaking during a special dinner organised by CIPM as part of the 2025 Heads of Service Conference Week, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, emphasised the importance of institutionalising standardised HR frameworks to drive reforms and improve service delivery, according to a statement made available to Daily Trust.

“As Heads of Service, we carry the weighty responsibility of keeping the machinery of government running efficiently,” she said. “CIPM has been instrumental in enhancing our talent development systems, performance management frameworks, and institutional structures. I encourage deeper engagement with the Institute, not just at the federal level, but across states and local governments.”

President of CIPM, Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, commended the HCSF for her dedication to national service and civil service transformation.

“Mrs. Walson-Jack is not only a member of our Institute, but a model for effective leadership. CIPM is proud to align with her vision for a more capable and professional public service,” he said.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, also addressed the gathering, describing the civil service as “the engine room of governance and the backbone of institutional continuity.” He stressed that civil service reform must remain a top national priority and praised the dinner event for promoting unity among Nigeria’s three tiers of government.

CIPM Registrar and Chief Executive, Ms. Oluwatoyin Naiwo, reiterated the Institute’s commitment to national development through civil service capacity building. “Our mission is simple — to ensure Nigeria’s public institutions are staffed with well-trained HR professionals. Without that, sustainable development will remain out of reach,” she said.