By Francesca Hangeior

Permanent secretaries in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHoCSF) have signed the Performance Management Contracts (PMC) with the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Didi Walson-Jack, aimed at enhancing service delivery and elevate performance standards in the federal civil service.

A press release issued on Thursday by the Head of Information and Public Relations in the OHoCSF, Eno Olotu, said the permanent secretaries signed the document on Wednesday.

It stated that the signing of the performance contract aligned with Pillar Two of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025 (FCSSIP-25), which focuses on Performance Management Systems (PMS).

The PMC is a formal agreement that outlines the signatories’ performance expectations, goals, and responsibilities, designed to facilitate service delivery and elevate performance standards in the federal civil service.

The press release explained that the signing ceremony that marked a significant step towards enhancing service delivery and performance standards in the federal civil service.

It quoted Walson-Jack as having emphasised at the signing ceremony that the PMS is a strategic tool designed to set clear objectives and measurable outcomes for federal civil servants.

She further stressed that the signing of represents a solemn commitment to excellence and good governance.

She urged the permanent secretaries to embrace this initiative as a catalyst for real and meaningful change in the federal civil service.

Walson-Jack said, “This initiative is a commitment to elevate the standard of public service, ensuring that clear objectives and measurable outcomes guide our actions.

“Your commitment is integral to the success of this initiative and is vital in driving the PMS’s successful implementation across all OHCSF departments.”
She outlined the benefits of the Employee Performance Management System (EPMS), to include fostering enhanced communication between supervisors and subordinates, better human resource decisions, stronger working relationships, and significantly improved productivity and service delivery to citizens.

According to the Head of Service, the benefits promise a more efficient and effective federal civil service, instilling a sense of optimism and hope for the future.

One of the permanent secretaries, Raymond Omachi, who responded on behalf of others, described the signing of the performance contract as a vital step towards fostering efficiency, accountability, and transparency in the federal civil service.

He appealed to all stakeholders to support this initiative actively as it would bring about excellence, sustained improvement and realisation of Federal Government’s objectives.

Permanent secretaries that participated in the signing were Raymond Omachi (Common Services Office); Deborah Odoh (Service Policy and Strategies Office); and Fatima Mahmood (Career Management Office);
Others included directors namely, Comfort Adeosun, who oversees the Service Welfare Office, and Agalasi Ehigie, who oversees the Special Duties Office.