May 20, (THEWILL) – Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), has led a high-powered Nigerian delegation to the Senior Executive Leadership Programme in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
A statement by Mrs Eno Olotu, the Director, Information and Public Relations office of the Head of Civil Service Of The Federation, said the leadership programme, which began on May 17, would last through May 23, 2025.
Designed to transform Nigeria’s public sector, the programme is a collaboration between the United Nations and the UAE Government Experience Exchange Office.
While its objectives aligned with the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSSIP 25) and the Renewed Hope Agenda, the programme is designed to equip Nigeria’s top public sector leaders with cutting-edge skills in Digital transformation for more innovative governance, Policy innovation to drive national development, and Adaptive leadership to navigate complex challenges.
The delegation is expected to engage in high-impact experiential learning, strategic dialogues, and peer exchanges with over 15 UAE government entities, gaining insights into best practices that will accelerate Nigeria’s public sector reforms.
Facilitated by the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Chair of the UNSG, Amina Mohammed, to support SDG-16, the Leadership Programme is a major step towards advancing digitalisation across Nigeria’s Public Service.
According to the statement, “The participation of Nigeria’s highest-ranking civil servants, including the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Federal Permanent Secretaries, and the Director-General of NITDA, is a testament to the nation’s dedication to building a future-ready civil service, inspiring hope for the future of the public sector.
“This mission is more than a training programme; it is a strategic investment in Nigeria’s governance architecture, ensuring that the Civil Service becomes a catalyst for innovation, efficiency, and national progress. The outcomes will directly support the digitalisation of Nigeria’s public sector, reinforcing the FCSSIP 25’s vision of a world-class civil service. This investment will lead to a more efficient and responsive public sector, better equipped to meet the needs of the Nigerian people, demonstrating a strong commitment to national progress.”
