HoS Urges Transparency, Fairness from Ministerial Award Selection Committee

Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja

The Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has charged members of the Ministerial Award Selection Committee to maintain credibility and transparency, saying as desk officers and supervisors of the process, their role is critical to the integrity of the process.

She made the appeal yesterday in Abuja at the one-day training workshops for stakeholders on the reward and recognition system in federal public service.

Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Career Management Office, Dr. Fatima Mahmood, she urged the members to implement the policy, ensuring that deserving officers receive due recognition for their work, dedication, and contributions to national development.

The HoS described the policy as a strategic tool designed to instill a strong work ethic, enhance employee morale and create a very competitive work environment that drives higher service delivery and strengthens public trust in government institutions.

She added that the Rewards and Recognition System was developed to provide a structured framework for identifying, recognizing and celebrating productivity, exemplary conduct and creativity among civil servants.

“This training program is designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills for the successful implementation of the system across all the MDs, ensuring alignment with global best practices,” she said.

She added that the rewards and recognition is a win-win situation that will improve the value proposition for the civil servants, boost morale as well improve productivity.

The consultant supporting the Office of the Head of Service, Mrs. Modupe Bankole, said the committee will be looking at non-monetary recognition, such as commendation letters, among others.

She said subsequently the Service Welfare Office will also take over and work with them to coordinate service-wide to ensure that every ministry is recognizing such staff for improved productivity.