August 31, (THEWILL) – Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK) have agreed to strengthen ties that would advance Civil Service reforms in Nigeria.
This was the outcome of a meeting between the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation of Nigeria, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, and the UK Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Hon. Simon Case, held at the UK Cabinet Office, London.
A statement issued on Saturday, by the Head, Information and Public Relations of the OHCSF, Eno Olotu, said the dialogue focused on knowledge sharing and best practices to support Nigeria’s ongoing reform initiatives under the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSSIP) 2021-2025.
“Key discussions focused on capability building, knowledge management, and enhancing Nigeria’s Civil Service Week activities by drawing inspiration from the UK’s annual “Civil Service Live” conference model.
“Both parties agreed to explore exchange programmes and study tours to facilitate mutual learning, with an emphasis on knowledge sharing.
“The Head of the UK Civil Service committed to sharing insights on Civil Service development while recognising the value of learning from Nigeria’s experiences.
“This collaborative effort will strengthen the partnership between the Civil Services, enhance capabilities and foster a mutually beneficial relationship. The meeting underscored the commitment of Nigeria and the UK to building efficient and responsive Civil Services, with continued partnership and support in the years ahead”, the statement added.
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