The Head of Civil Service of the Federation of Nigeria, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, met with the UK Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Simon Case, to strengthen ties and advance civil service reforms in Nigeria.
The meeting which was held at the UK Cabinet Office, London, focused on sharing knowledge and best practices to support Nigeria’s ongoing reform initiatives under the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan, FCSSIP, 2021-2025.
Key discussions focused on capability building, knowledge management, and enhancing Nigeria’s Civil Service Week, drawing inspiration from the UK’s annual “Civil Service Live” conference model.
Both parties agreed to explore exchange programme and study tours to facilitate mutual learning, with an emphasis on knowledge sharing.
The UK committed to sharing its insights on civil service development while recognizing the value of learning from Nigeria’s experiences. This collaborative effort will strengthen the partnership, with both civil services and committed to enhancing each other’s capabilities and fostering a mutually beneficial relationship.
The meeting underscores the commitment of Nigeria and the UK to building efficient and responsive civil services, with continued partnership and support in the years ahead.
