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The Nigerian government has taken a significant step towards reforming its civil service, aligning it with global standards, and enhancing its efficiency and innovation. A high-powered delegation, led by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, recently embarked on a four-day study tour to Singapore.

The tour, which took place in January 2025, provided an opportunity for the delegation to understudy the Singaporean Civil Service, renowned for its transformative impact on national development. The intensive program focused on key aspects of Singapore’s public service delivery, uncovering critical insights that could redefine the operational framework of Nigeria’s civil service.

Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, Permanent Secretary (Perm Sec), Ministry of Defence, commended Mrs. Walson-Jack for her visionary leadership in facilitating this groundbreaking initiative.

He expressed confidence that the knowledge gained during the study tour would be strategically deployed to enhance service delivery and drive meaningful reforms across Nigeria’s public sector.

According to Ambassador Aduda, the study tour is a testament to the government’s commitment to transformative reforms in the civil service. “The lessons learnt here will be instrumental in building a world-class public service that fosters innovation, enhances governance, and places citizens at the heart of development,” he remarked.

The Nigerian government’s determination to chart a new course for public sector excellence is evident in this initiative.

By leveraging the insights gained from the Singaporean model, the government aims to create a more dynamic and citizen-centric civil service that serves as the backbone of national development.