Joel Ajayi
The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has announced activities for the 2026 Civil Service Week in celebration of the African Public Service Day observed annually on June 23.
In a statement signed on Tuesday by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation Mrs. Eno Olotu, reveals that the Civil Service Week is designed to highlight the critical role of the Civil Service in national development, while promoting excellence, professional growth, and citizen-centred service delivery.
The week will feature the Mentoring Marketplace, slated for Thursday, 25 June 2026. The programme will serve as a strategic platform to sensitise stakeholders on the Federal Public Service Policy and Guidelines on Mentoring recently approved by the Federal Executive Council.
It is expected to deepen understanding of the importance of mentoring as a tool for leadership development, knowledge transfer, succession planning, and institutional sustainability across the Federal Civil Service.
Also scheduled for the day is the presentation of the improved IPPIS-HR module Employee Self-Service Application, which will showcase new digital functionalities aimed at improving operational efficiency, employee experience, and service delivery across Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
The day’s activities will culminate in the 2026 Rewards and Recognition Awards Ceremony, where deserving Civil Servants will be honoured for outstanding performance, dedication to duty, professionalism, and contributions to the transformation of the Federal Civil Service. All the events will take place at the Rotunda Hall, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja.
On Friday, 26 June 2026, a Special Juma’at Prayer will be held at the National Mosque, Abuja, while a Special Thanksgiving Service will take place on Sunday, 28 June 2026. These spiritual engagements will provide an opportunity to thank God for the past year and to seek divine guidance for the continued growth and effectiveness of the Civil Service.
The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation continues to celebrate the commitment, resilience, and invaluable contributions of public servants to national development.
