Civil servants must embrace digital transformation, abandon old work culture, HCSF warns

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Olumuyiwa Abel, has challenged federal civil servants to abandon outdated work practices, embrace continuous learning and develop new skills to meet the demands of a rapidly changing public service.
He said the success of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2026–2030 (FCSSIP 30) would depend on a fundamental shift in mindset, work ethic and institutional culture, with emphasis on digital transformation, simplified administrative processes and improved performance management.
Abel, who spoke at the opening ceremony of the 2026 General Staff Training Programme of the Offic...