By Prosper Mene
The Director General of the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), Mrs. Cecilia Gayya, has called for a transformative change in the mindset and work ethics of public servants to enhance efficiency and service delivery in Nigeria’s public sector. While speaking at a recent training program in Lagos, Gayya emphasized the need for a renewed commitment to professionalism, accountability, and excellence among civil servants.
“Attitudinal change is critical to reforming the public service. We must move away from complacency and embrace a culture of diligence, transparency, and innovation,” Gayya stated. She highlighted that outdated practices and resistance to change have hindered progress in government institutions, urging public servants to adopt a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
She stressed that training programs at ASCON are designed to equip civil servants with modern skills and a service-oriented mindset to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving society.
Participants at the event, including senior government officials, louded Gayya’s sentiments, noting that a shift in attitude could bridge the gap between policy formulation and implementation. The call to action aligns with broader national goals to improve governance and public trust in institutions.
Gayya also urged public servants to leverage technology and embrace continuous learning to stay relevant in their roles. “The world is changing, and we must change with it to deliver value to the Nigerian people,” she added.
The event concluded with a renewed pledge from attendees to drive positive change in their respective agencies, signaling a potential turning point for Nigeria’s public service sector.
