The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has once again stressed the federal government’s unwavering commitment to meritocracy, transparency, and fairness in the appointment of permanent secretaries. This comes after the first-tier written exam for candidates who want to be the Service’s highest leaders, where 17 out of 70 candidates failed.
Mrs. Eno Olotu, Director of Information and Public Relations at OHCSF, said in a statement Wednesday that there were 73 recognized candidates.
Olotu remarked, “Three candidates were not there. Out of the 70 people who took the test, 53 did well enough to move on to the next step of the selection process.
“This strong performance shows how much talent there is in the Service and strengthens the government’s commitment to only promoting the most qualified, competent, and visionary people to leadership positions in the Federal Civil Service.”
She said that the next step is the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) competency test, which is set for today.
She stated that this phase is meant to test candidates’ digital skills, which are necessary for good leadership in today’s tech-driven government.
Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, talked about the development and stressed that the selection process is still fair, competitive, and focused on reform, which is in line with the federal government’s goal of having a professional, accountable, and future-ready public service.
“The fact that 53 applicants have moved on to the next level of this tough process shows that we are working hard to maintain high standards in public sector leadership.
“We are committed to making sure that only people with proven skills, honesty, and vision rise to the top of the Federal Civil Service,” she said.
The OHCSF tells Nigerians that the whole process is still being led by the values of honesty and justice, which is in keeping with the federal government’s larger plans for reform and governance.
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