By Nasiru Imam
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Shuaib Muhammad Lamido Belgore has commended the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, for her effort in making Nigerian Civil Service a world class service.
Belgore, spoke on the sideline following a landmark study tour to Singapore by the Nigerian Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Walson-Jack along with the 36 States’ Heads of Civil Service and the FCT.
The Director Press and Public Relations, of the Ministry, Mr. Salisu Badamasi Haiba, in a statement, said the Permanent Secretary was part of the delegation to Singapore led by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Walson-Jack.
He said Singaporian Public Service is a global model, renowned for efficiency and accountability, expressing that the study tour by Nigeria was meant to adapt, enhance and bring the Nigeria’s Civil Service at par with the global best.
He said: “The purpose of the study tour is to leverage Singapore’s public service excellence and apply the same to accelerate an efficient service delivery in Nigeria.”
Accordingly, he explained that since assumption in to office, Walson-Jack, has expanded collaborations and engagement with stakeholders, international development partners and has received significant support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
“The study tour is no doubt a landmark for Nigerian Civil Service under the headship of Mrs Walson-Jack, aimed at bringing the Service at par with the global best.” he added
