FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike has announced that nine Permanent Secretaries would be named to lead the Mandate Secretariats of the FCT Administration following the establishment of the FCT Civil Service Commission.
The Minister made this announcement during his first meeting with the directors of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) and the FCT Administration (FCTA) on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Abuja.
According to the Barr. Wike, the appointment of a Head of Service, Chairman of the FCT Civil Service Commission, and Commission Members will oversee the hiring, training, and discipline of FCT Civil Servants.
The Minister called the formation of the FCT Civil Service Commission a brave move, emphasizing that strong will and a commitment to doing the right things are necessary for the implementation of certain laws or policies.
The Minister stated that “The President took the step to implement the 2018 law establishing the Civil Service of the FCT because it is part of his Renewed Hope Agenda to do things right.”
“With any luck, we will have a Head of Service. The heads of the various Secretariats will be Permanent Secretaries, just as is possible in the states”
The Minister revealed that despite obstacles encountered during the policy’s implementation due to opposition, the President remained steadfast in his insistence that the FCT Civil Service Commission be established.
Wike also disclosed that he would transfer a number of Directors to reorganize the system and that he would not permit a Director to hold a position in one office indefinitely.
“We need to move more quickly, even though people are praising us for what we are doing. In order to prevent you from claiming that you were unaware, I felt that I should inform you,” the minister stated.
The FCT Administration has been able to carry out a great deal of infrastructure development thanks to the FCT’s withdrawal from the Treasury Single Account, as noted by Attorney Wike. The Administration plans to announce President Bola Tinubu’s accomplishments by May of this year.
The Minister asked for patience when discussing the difficulties facing the populace of the nation, pointing out that the changes that Nigerians long for will take time to materialize.
