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 the Nigerian Civil Service a world-class one.
Belgore spoke on the sidelines of a landmark study tour to Singapore by Walson-Jack and the 36 states’ and the FCT’s heads of Civil Service.
The Director of Press and Public Relations in the ministry, Salisu Badamasi Haiba, said in a statement he issued on Saturday that the Singaporian Public Service is a global model, renowned for efficiency and accountability, and the study tour by Nigeria was meant to adapt, enhance and bring the Nigerian Civil Service at par with the global best.
Belgore, who was part of the delegation to Singapore, 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.”
He explained that since her coming 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.
