Monday, November 10, 2025 - The Federal Government has approved three transformative policies aimed at boosting productivity and enhancing service delivery across the civil service. These are the Rewards and Recognition Policy, the Incentive and Consequence Management Policy, and the Civil Service Mentoring Policy.
The approval was granted during the Federal Executive
Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu.
The move marks a new era of performance-driven governance,
strategic talent development, and enhanced accountability, with the policies
designed to work in synergy to motivate staff, foster a culture of excellence,
and significantly improve service delivery to Nigerians.
According to a statement signed by Mrs Eno Olotu, Director
of Information and Public Relations, the Head of the Civil Service of the
Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, affirmed that the policies are central
to staff welfare and the enhanced value proposition of civil servants and also
align with the 2021 Public Service Rules (060101–060111).
She commended the President for his commitment to
transforming the civil service and fostering a workplace culture that is
efficient, productive, incorruptible, and citizen-friendly. The Head of Service
noted that the approval demonstrates the government’s firm resolve to value
public servants, reward excellence, and systematically groom the next
generation of leaders.
The Rewards and Recognition Policy establishes a
comprehensive framework designed to attract, nurture, develop, and retain top
talent within the service. It seeks to promote excellence, innovation, and
continuous improvement, thereby strengthening overall institutional
performance.
The Incentive and Consequence Management Policy introduces a
clear, transparent, and equitable system where exceptional performance is
rewarded and under-performance is addressed through structured corrective
measures. It aims to entrench fairness and accountability at all levels while
providing developmental support to staff requiring improvement.
The Civil Service Mentoring Policy, described as a strategic
investment in the future of the service, is intended to bridge experience gaps
and ensure the systematic transfer of institutional knowledge.
“It will equip the next generation with the requisite
skills, values, and ethical grounding for strategic leadership, while
preserving invaluable institutional memory against the tide of retirements,
thereby ensuring continuity and sustained excellence,” the statement added.
Mrs Walson-Jack reiterated that the President’s approval for
the implementation of these policies is not merely an administrative milestone,
but the foundation upon which a modern, agile, and empowered civil service will
be built. She assured civil servants that their dedication will be recognised,
excellence rewarded, and personal growth supported.
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