FCT Civil Service Commission Set to Commence Operations, Says Wike
TOYIN ADEBAYO, ABUJA
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, announced on Monday that the FCT Civil Service Commission (CSC) is poised to commence operations, marking a historic development for the FCT in accordance with the provisions of the FCT Civil Service Commission (CSC) Law, 2018.
Speaking during the inauguration of a five-kilometre dual carriageway in Kuje, Wike highlighted the significance of this move, underscoring its alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to the renewed hope agenda.
Wike recalled President Tinubu’s approval in October 2023 for the establishment of the CSC for the FCT. He emphasized the impact on career progression within the civil service, stating, “The civil service, when established, would allow career progression for civil servants in the FCT Administration to become permanent secretaries, who before now could only get to the position of a director.”
Expressing optimism, Wike stated, “Very soon the FCT Civil Service Commission will be announced. This has never happened before. Mr President means well for FCT.”
Acknowledging President Tinubu’s support, Wike credited the achievements so far to the President’s unwavering backing, stating, “We are doing well because Mr President is behind us. Every request we make, Mr President has always given to us, so for us, we don’t have any excuse not to do what we are supposed to do.”
Addressing broader issues, the minister emphasized collaboration across political lines for the greater good. He stressed, “Poverty does not know the political party you belong to; poverty doesn’t know whether you are Party A or Party B. So, we must work together to fight poverty.”
He also touched upon the cooperation with area council chairmen to address challenges, highlighting that party affiliations should not hinder progress. “Party is a vehicle that takes you to your destination and when you get there you come down and work for your people, and that is what we are doing here today,” Wike affirmed.
This announcement comes after workers, under the Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC), had earlier called for the full implementation of the FCT CSC Law, citing the deprivation of staff becoming permanent secretaries since 2004.
Wike’s efforts in securing President Tinubu’s approval for the implementation of the law were acknowledged during the workers’ protest in January.
