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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.
In a landmark move to boost the welfare and economic well-being of Federal Civil Servants, the Federal Government has unveiled a far-reaching package of benefits ahead of the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration. Central to the initiative is the approval of a ₦10 billion housing loan scheme aimed at expanding access… The Federal Government has operationalized the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) to enhance staff welfare, improve workplace safety, and boost productivity across the Federal Civil Service. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, disclosed this during the commissioning of the ECS Help Desk in Abuja,… Conclusion of Personnel Audit and skills Gap Analysis(PASGA) Mop - up Exercise Dear Esteemed Civil Servants, I extend warm greetings to you all as we mark this year’s Easter celebration. Easter is more than a commemoration; it is a profound testament to the power of sacrifice, the promise of renewal, and the triumph of hope over despair. It calls on us to… Happy Birthday to His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, has inaugurated ten Sub-Committees to drive the successful planning and execution of the 2026 International Civil Service Conference (ICSC), reinforcing Nigeria’s position as a key player in global public service reform and collaboration. Speaking at… In pursuit of a globally competitive and citizen-focused Federal Civil Service, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has urged newly promoted Directors to consolidate ongoing reforms and ensure the delivery of tangible, measurable results across the Service. Speaking at a Recognition Dinner held… The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation regrets to inform the public of a fire incident that occurred this morning, Monday, 9th March 2026, at the Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase II, Abuja.
The outbreak, which was detected in the early hours, affected the 4th Floor of… Redeployment of Serving Permanent Secretaries The 5th Edition of the Public Service Live with the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation held on Thursday, 5th March, 2026 The interactive session continues to promote a dynamic 2-way interface between the leadership and the Federal Civil and Public Servants across Ministries and Extra- Ministerial departments The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has announced that Eight candidates have been shortlisted for the oral interview being the third and concluding stage in the selection process for appointing Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service. The shortlisted candidates have successfully navigated previous… The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has released the results of the written examination conducted for aspiring Permanent Secretaries, marking the successful completion of the first stage of the rigorous selection process. 14 candidates have progressed to the subsequent phase of the exercise… 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… 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…FG UNVEILS ₦10BN HOUSING LOAN, ROBUST WELFARE PACKAGE FOR CIVIL SERVANTS AHEAD OF WORKERS’ DAY
FG Launches Employees’ Compensation Scheme to Strengthen Civil Servants’ Welfare and Workplace Safety
Conclusion of Personnel Audit and skills Gap Analysis(PASGA) Mop - up Exercise
EASTER MESSAGE TO CIVIL SERVANTS
Happy Birthday to His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
2026 ICSC: HCSF INAUGURATES SUB-COMMITTEES, SETS STAGE FOR GLOBAL CONFERENCE
Newly Promoted Directors Urged to Deepen Reforms and Deliver Impactful Results
PRESS STATEMENT
FIRE OUTBREAK AT FEDERAL SECRETARIAT COMPLEX, PHASE II, ABUJA
Redeployment of Serving Permanent Secretaries
The 5th Edition of the Public Service Live with the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation held on Thursday
Eight Candidates Shortlisted to Final Interview Stage in Permanent Secretary Selection Process
OHCSF ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF PERMANENT SECRETARY SELECTION EXAM; 14 CANDIDATES PROCEED TO ICT PROFICIENCY TEST
HEAD OF CIVIL SERVICE LAUDS ALGON’S ‘PROOF OF ADDRESS’ INITIATIVE, CITING ALIGNMENT WITH DIGITAL REFORMS
HCSF Calls on Permanent Secretaries to Institutionalise Reforms and Build a Lasting Legacy
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