The leadership of the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD Nigeria), Abuja Zone, led by its Chairperson, Rose N. Eshiette, paid a courtesy visit to the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, in Abuja as part of ongoing stakeholder engagement efforts aimed at promoting excellence in corporate governance and leadership within Nigeria’s public sector.
This was contained in a statement, signed by the CIoD Public Relations Officer, Abuja Zone, Ayodeji Rex Abitogun.
According to the statement, the visit focused strengthening collaboration between the Institute and the Federal Civil Service in advancing professionalism, accountability, ethical leadership, and institutional effectiveness across government institutions.
During the engagement, Mrs. Eshiette formally presented an invitation to the Head of Service to serve as the Special Guest of Honour at the forthcoming Investiture Ceremony of the 11th Chairperson of the CIoD Abuja Zone, scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Abuja.
Mrs. Walson-Jack warmly received the invitation and expressed appreciation to the Institute for the honour. She assured the delegation that the event had been noted in her schedule and encouraged the participation of Permanent Secretaries in support of the Institute’s vision of strengthening corporate governance and leadership culture within the public service.
The Head of Service also shared insights into ongoing reform initiatives within the Federal Civil Service, particularly the service-wide GPT initiative aimed at driving innovation, improving knowledge access, and enhancing operational efficiency across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
She further highlighted efforts toward developing a comprehensive compendium of circulars issued over the years to improve institutional memory, policy accessibility, and administrative consistency within the Service.
The CIoD delegation commended Mrs. Walson-Jack for her visionary leadership and commitment to modernising the Civil Service through technology-driven reforms and strategic governance initiatives.
The courtesy visit forms part of the CIoD Abuja Zone’s broader commitment to fostering strategic partnerships with key public and private sector stakeholders while advancing the principles of sound corporate governance, ethical leadership, and sustainable institutional development in Nigeria.About CIoD NigeriaThe Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria is a professional body committed to promoting corporate governance, ethical leadership, and director development in Nigeria through advocacy, capacity building, and professional excellence.Signed: