Nigeria, UK to collaborate on civil service reforms

The Nigerian and United Kingdom governments have committed to strengthening their partnership to advance civil service reforms in Nigeria.

This decision was made on Saturday following a high-level 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, Rt. Hon. Simon Case, in London.

During the meeting at the UK Cabinet Office, discussions centered on knowledge sharing and the adoption of best practices to support Nigeria’s ongoing reform initiatives under the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSSIP) 2021-2025.

The dialogue focused on key areas such as capability building, knowledge management, and the enhancement of Nigeria’s Civil Service Week, inspired by the UK’s “Civil Service Live” conference model.

Both parties expressed a strong interest in exploring exchange programmes and study tours to facilitate mutual learning and knowledge sharing. The UK Civil Service head committed to offering insights on civil service development while also recognizing the importance of learning from Nigeria’s experiences.

This collaboration aims to enhance the capabilities of both civil services and foster a mutually beneficial relationship.