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Nigeria Launches PASGA Retreat to Standardize Civil Service Skills

9/12/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Nigerian government began a three-day retreat in Abuja to standardize the Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis (PASGA) in the Federal Civil Service.
Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service, highlighted the importance of a credible database for evidence-based planning and training.
PASGA aims to assess civil servants' skills and address workforce gaps.
Key stakeholders, including Philips Consulting and 15 cluster consultants, participated in developing a unified methodology.
This initiative supports the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025, as mandated by President Bola Tinubu.

History

Historical Context

In 2004, Nigeria launched the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy to enhance public service efficiency, supported by a $1 billion investment from the World Bank. Today, the PASGA retreat in Abuja underscores ongoing efforts to implement the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025, aiming to develop a skilled workforce essential for Nigeria's future growth.

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Story summary

The Nigerian government began a three-day retreat in Abuja to standardize the Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis (PASGA) in the Federal Civil Service.
Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service, highlighted the importance of a credible database for evidence-based planning and training.
PASGA aims to assess civil servants' skills and address workforce gaps.
Key stakeholders, including Philips Consulting and 15 cluster consultants, participated in developing a unified methodology.
This initiative supports the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025, as mandated by President Bola Tinubu.

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