Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Fed­eration(HCSF),has inaugurat­ed the Editorial Committee for a landmark publication, which will chronicle the his­tory of the Nigerian Civil Service.

The event marked a signif­icant step in the Federal Gov­ernment’s ongoing efforts to preserve institutional mem­ory, promote administrative scholarship, and document the Civil Service’s transfor­mative journey over the de­cades.

In her remarks during the inauguration of the Commit­tee in Abuja, Walson-Jack described the forthcoming publication as a “legacy doc­ument and national asset,” designed to chronicle the evo­lution, reforms, and future as­pirations of the Federal Civil Service.

She emphasised that be­yond being a historical re­cord, the book would serve as a vital policy resource, a guide for reform implementation, and a valuable reference for researchers and scholars in the field of public adminis­tration.

She further noted that the publication would deepen public understanding of the Civil Service’s pivotal role in national development and inspire a new generation of public servants.

The project, she affirmed, aligns with the objectives of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementa­tion Plan 2021–2025 (FCSSIP 25), which seeks to institution­alise excellence, innovation, and continuous learning across the Service.

Walson-Jack reiterated that the Civil Service re­mains the stabilising force in Nigeria’s governance architecture, committed to adapting to emerging reali­ties while upholding its apo­litical and service-oriented mandate.

She therefore, tasked the Editorial Committee with reviewing the draft manu­script for historical accuracy, contextual relevance, and ed­itorial excellence.

Once published, this sem­inal work will serve as an indispensable resource for policymakers, researchers, students, and public servants, reinforcing the Civil Service’s role as the backbone of Nige­ria’s governance and national development.