The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has announced that Nigeria’s Civil Service will fully transition to a paperless system by December 31, 2025.
She made this known during a press briefing ahead of the 2025 Civil Service Week and the African Public Service Day, to be celebrated from June 20 to 28.
A key highlight is the first-ever International Civil Service Conference (ICSC) in Abuja, themed “Rejuvenate, Innovate & Accelerate!” and scheduled for June 25–26.
Over 5,000 delegates from across Africa and beyond will gather to explore innovation, digitalisation, and reform in public service.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will declare the conference open and attend the closing awards.
Mrs. Walson-Jack called on all civil servants, development partners, and the private sector to participate in shaping a world-class, citizen-focused public service.
The African Public Service Day, adopted in 1994 by the Pan-African Conference of Ministers in Tangier, Morocco, is observed annually on June 23 to promote professional excellence, public sector innovation, and good governance.
Nigeria marks the occasion with a week-long programme of events from June 20 to 28, 2025, culminating in the inaugural International Civil Service Conference (ICSC) in Abuja from June 25 to 26.
The HoCSF said this year’s theme, “Rejuvenate, Innovate & Accelerate!”, underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to civil service transformation, digitalisation, and performance-driven leadership.
The 2025 Civil Service Week will feature a robust schedule including spiritual events, a study tour for State Heads of Service, a social get-together, wellness activities, and the grand Rewards and Recognition Awards Ceremony.
The ICSC will gather over 5,000 delegates including public service leaders, reformers, private sector actors, and international stakeholders from across Africa, Europe, and Asia. Key features include:Keynote presentations by renowned global reformers; strategic panel discussions and roundtables; exhibitions by over 100 public and private institutions; Recognition of past Heads of Civil Service and a dedicated platform for young public servants
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is expected to declare the Conference open and attend the closing awards ceremony, reaffirming the administration’s dedication to reforming the Civil Service.
Mrs. Walson-Jack however, called on all stakeholders—civil servants, the private sector, academia, media, and the wider public—to join in this historic celebration and reaffirm their commitment to citizen-centred service delivery and excellence in governance.
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