The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, has reintroduced the civil service anthem for workers in the Federal Civil Service. The initiative, which was initially launched in 2018, aims to inspire civil servants and support ongoing reforms within the service.

Speaking during a meeting with media executives in Abuja, as reported by PUNCH Online on Tuesday, Walson-Jack emphasized the role of the anthem in fostering a sense of duty and commitment among civil servants, particularly in line with President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda.”

“You will recall that the office has the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025, and that is the plan we are still driving,” Walson-Jack said. “However, we have resolved to bring on board creativity and innovation to accelerate that plan. The six pillars which represent the ongoing reforms require adequate coverage so that the implementation can be fast-tracked and the federal civil service delivers on the Renewed Hope Agenda.”

Walson-Jack expressed appreciation for President Tinubu’s support of the civil service reforms, highlighting the significance of the first 100 days of the administration. She noted that the reintroduced anthem would play a crucial role in encouraging efficiency, productivity, incorruptibility, and a citizen-centered approach in public service.

“The civil service anthem has been reintroduced to drive the reform. It is expected that the anthem will be sung by all civil and public servants, and indeed Nigerians. The lyrics remind us of the values we must uphold as public servants,” she said.

This move is part of the broader efforts to modernize the federal civil service and ensure that it remains a key driver of national development.