The Federal Authorities has authorised a ₦10 billion housing mortgage scheme to boost entry to dwelling possession for civil servants throughout the nation.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja throughout a press briefing.
She mentioned the scheme can be carried out via the Federal Mortgage {Bank} of Nigeria and the Federal Authorities Workers Housing Loans Board, including that it’s designed to enhance stability, welfare and productiveness inside the civil service.
“The Federal Authorities has authorised a ₦10 billion housing mortgage scheme to enhance entry to dwelling possession for civil servants. This mortgage might be facilitated via the Federal Mortgage {Bank} of Nigeria and the Federal Authorities Workers Housing Loans Board,” she mentioned.
Walson-Jack famous that dwelling possession performs a key function in boosting staff’ morale and effectivity, stressing {that a} secured residing surroundings positively impacts efficiency.
“There’s a saying that an individual who owns their very own dwelling stands in another way. When a civil servant is aware of that their household has a spot they will name their very own, they arrive to work with a distinct swagger — with extra stability, extra focus and extra objective,” she mentioned.
She described the initiative as a part of a broader reform agenda, including that it displays the administration’s philosophy of prioritising staff’ welfare.
“What you might be witnessing just isn’t merely a welfare bundle; it’s a philosophy. It’s the working perception of this administration {that a} well-supported civil servant is a more practical civil servant, and a more practical civil service delivers a stronger Nigeria,” she added.
The Head of Service additionally mentioned the federal government is concurrently driving reforms in direction of a digital, environment friendly and clear civil service.
“We’re concurrently constructing the civil service of tomorrow — a service that’s digital and paperless, environment friendly and clear, accountable and innovation-driven,” she said.
She reaffirmed the federal government’s dedication to enhancing the welfare and capability of civil servants, noting that inter-agency collaboration has been central to ongoing reforms.
Walson-Jack listed key establishments concerned within the initiative, together with the Workplace of the Secretary to the Authorities of the Federation, the Finances Workplace, and the Workplace of the Accountant Common of the Federation.
She additionally urged ministries, departments and businesses to maintain collaboration throughout all sectors of governance.
Waiting for Employees’ Day on Might 1, she mentioned the commemoration would maintain particular significance for civil servants, including that their contributions are more and more being recognised.
“For the primary time in a very long time, civil servants can level to concrete, contemporaneous proof that their contributions are valued on the highest ranges,” she mentioned.
Walson-Jack recommended civil servants for his or her dedication, describing them as central to nationwide improvement regardless of prevailing challenges.