…For the Welfare of Civil Servants, by Civil Servants.

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The Service Welfare features official publications from the Service Welfare Office and the Office of the Head of the Civil Service.

Service Welfare features a Digital and Physical Newsletter, designed for Federal Civil Servants who want to know what the government is doing about their welfare and benefits. Information that doesn’t make it to public media and national dailies.

Recent Publications

Our most recent publication of Service-wide Welfare News, Articles, Information, and more.

May 15, 2026

HEAD OF CIVIL SERVICE LAUDS ALGON’S ‘PROOF OF ADDRESS’ INITIATIVE, CITING ALIGNMENT WITH DIGITAL REFORMS

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, has commended the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) for its innovative "Proof of Address" initiative, describing it as a strategic intervention poised to strengthen governance and enhance administrative efficiency across the public…

May 15, 2026

HCSF Calls on Permanent Secretaries to Institutionalise Reforms and Build a Lasting Legacy

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, has charged Federal Permanent Secretaries to intensify efforts towards embedding ongoing reforms into the fabric of the Civil Service, ensuring the creation of durable systems and a legacy of sustained excellence. Mrs. Walson-Jack gave…

May 15, 2026

FG Advances Digital Transformation as HCSF Presents NITDA-Donated Laptops to 35 Civil Servants at DL4ALL Awards

In a strategic partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to drive digital transformation in the Federal Civil Service, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to embedding digital competence as a core pillar of public service reform, as thirty-five (35) outstanding officers from seven (7) Ministries, Departments…

May 15, 2026

OHCSF COMMENCES ACCREDITATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF FIVE PERMANENT SECRETARIES

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation today announced the commencement of the accreditation exercise for the selection of five new Federal Permanent Secretaries. This exercise follows the approval of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The process is designed to fill existing and…

May 15, 2026

STAKEHOLDER'S VALIDATION MEETING

STAKEHOLDER'S VALIDATION MEETING ON THE NIGERIAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMUNICATION STYLE MANUAL, HELD AT THE CONFERENCE HALL, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WORKS, ON THURSDAY 22ND JANUARY, 2026 IN ABUJA.

May 15, 2026

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE TO CIVIL SERVANTS

Dear esteemed Civil Servants, Warm Christmas greetings to you and your families as we joyfully celebrate this special season, a time that rekindles hope, inspires love, affirms sacrifice, and reminds us of our shared calling to serve humanity with compassion and purpose. May the season bring renewed hope, good health,…

May 15, 2026

HCSF, Attended and Formally Launched the IGOV Enterprise Content Management (ECM) System Go- Live of the Federal Ministry of Innovation

The HCSF, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, represented by the Permanent Secretary,Service Policies and Strategies Office, Dr.Ishiyaku Musa Mohammed, attended and formally launched the IGOV Enterprise Content Management (ECM) System Go- Live of the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology and Federal Ministry of Women Affairs.

May 15, 2026

Press Briefing on the 31 December 2025 Federal Civil Service, Paperless Deadline.

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, cordially invites members of the media to a press briefing marking the culmination of the Federal Civil Service’s digitalisation drive and the attainment of the Federal Civil Service paperless deadline. Your esteemed organisation is kindly…

May 15, 2026

HCSF, Attended and Formally Launched the I GOV Enterprise Content Management (ECM)

Today, Wednesday, December 24, 2025, the HCSF, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, attended and formally launched the IGOV Enterprise Content Management (ECM) System Go- Live of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources.

May 15, 2026

HCSF,visited four Ministries during the launch of Their Enterprise Content Management Systems

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, visited four Ministries during the launch of their Enterprise Content Management Systems, (ECMS GO-LIVE) as the race toward the 31st December deadline for a fully paperless Federal Civil Service closes in. 1. Federal Ministry…

May 15, 2026

Induction for Newly Deployed Permanent Secretaries

Induction for Newly deployed Permanent Secretaries to the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation

May 15, 2026

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES DEPLOYMENT OF NEW PERMANENT SECRETARIES

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the deployment of five (5) newly appointed Federal Permanent Secretaries. This strategic deployment is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, enhance service delivery, and ensure effective policy implementation in line with the Renewed…

May 15, 2026

HCSF advocates for nation-wide Service Reform at 47th National Council on Establishments in Kano.

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) has led a renewed national drive for far-reaching Public Service reforms as the 47th National Council on Establishments (NCE) commenced in Kano. The forum, which convened Heads of Service from the 36 States and the FCT together with senior Federal…

May 15, 2026

47th National Council on Establishments (NCE) Officials’ Meeting Opens in Kano

The Technical Session of the 47th National Council on Establishments (NCE) has formally commenced in Kano, Kano State, bringing together Establishment administrators, technical experts, and key stakeholders from across the Federation to deliberate on policies that guide the structure and development of the Nigerian Public Service. Declaring the meeting open…

May 15, 2026

HCSF Charges New Permanent Secretaries on Ethical Leadership and Digital Transformation

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, has charged newly appointed Permanent Secretaries to provide purposeful leadership and accelerate ongoing reforms in the Federal Civil Service. In her keynote address at the 2-day Induction Programme held in Abuja, Mrs. Walson-Jack, stated…

Issue 04 – November 2025
Issue 03 – June 2019
Issue 02 – May 2019
Issue 01 – April 2019