The Federal Government has extolled the contributions of civil servants, and said no nation can develop and reach its desired destination without dedicated civil servants.
Minister of Information and National Orientation Alhaji Mohammed Idris who addressed staff of the ministry at the 2026 Civil Service Week Celebration, disclosed that President Bola Tinubu is considering measures aimed at improving the welfare package of personnel within Nigeria’s information sector as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the public service and enhance service delivery.
The minister in a statement by Director, Press and Public Relations in the ministry, Suleiman Haruna, PhD, revealed that President Tinubu had directed him to explore practical ways of improving the welfare of workers in the information sector.
He assured the civil servants that the administration is committed to rewarding dedication, professionalism and excellence.
“I want to reveal for the first time that we are working with Mr. President. He has asked me to look at what we can do, especially for those within the information sector, so that we can improve their welfare package.
“I want to assure you that Mr. President is going to achieve that,” Alhaji Idris stated.
He commended the resilience, dedication and patriotism of civil servants, describing them as the engine room of governance and indispensable partners in nation-building.
The minister noted that the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation occupies a strategic position in promoting national unity, disseminating accurate information and fostering citizens’ understanding of government policies and programmes.
According to him, information should serve as a tool for unity, development and national cohesion rather than division, stressing that the ministry remains committed to supporting the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda through effective public communication and national orientation.
He urged staff to recommit themselves to the ideals of professionalism, integrity and selfless service, emphasizing that sustainable national development depends largely on the efficiency and commitment of the civil service.
Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Binyerem Ukaire, in her welcome address, described civil servants as the unseen drivers of governance whose efforts sustain government operations and ensure effective service delivery to citizens.
Dr. Ukaire stated that the Civil Service Week celebration was designed to recognise and appreciate the invaluable contributions of public servants who work diligently behind the scenes to advance national development.
She urged staff to remain committed to the core values of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSSIP), including efficiency, productivity, integrity and citizen-centred service delivery.
The Permanent Secretary reminded officers that they are nation-builders and agents of positive change, whose daily responsibilities directly impact the lives of Nigerians.
“Every action you take and every assignment you carry out contributes to national development. We are important stakeholders in building a stronger and better Nigeria,” she said.
