The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan announced plans to launch an e-learning platform to accelerate the training of more civil servants for improved service delivery.
This announcement was made during a public lecture in Abuja
on Thursday, part of the activities marking the 2024 Civil Service Week.
Yemi-Esan emphasised that this innovative resource would
significantly increase the number of civil servants who can undergo induction
and the Structured Mandatory Assessment-Based Programme (SMAT-P) module.
Additionally, civil servants would have the opportunity to
engage in other specialist training concurrently.
“The objective of the e-learning platform is to train many
more civil servants simultaneously,” she explained. “We have modules that will
ensure civil servants are well trained.”
The e-learning initiative, which incorporates Information
and Computer Technology (ICT), includes modules that enable civil servants to
self-train, enhancing their knowledge of the new Performance Management System
(PMS) and preparing for promotion exams.
Yemi-Esan stated that the government is committed to
upgrading the nation’s civil service to global standards, achievable through
continuous training and retraining of officers.
“This involves equipping the next generation with the skills
and knowledge needed to thrive in an increasingly complex work environment,”
she said.
She highlighted the collaboration between the Nigerian Civil
Service, its partners, and stakeholders, notably the AIG-Imoukhuede Foundation,
in significantly investing in workforce training.
The Federal Government also plans to identify mentors among
civil servants and strategically deploy 500 civil servants across various
sectors by the end of 2025 to groom them as future leaders in service.
Addressing the lack of structured and targeted training
programs previously, Yemi-Esan stressed the importance of continuous
self-development for public officers as Nigeria focuses on repositioning the
sector.
NAN