Governor Abdullahi Sule has reaffirmed the Nasarawa State Government’s commitment to modernizing public administration, urging the civil service to transition from traditional methods to a digital, data-informed system that can deliver efficient services to citizens.
The governor made the call on Tuesday in Lafia while addressing participants at the 2024 State Civil Service Week, where he emphasized the need for government institutions to abandon analogue processes and embrace technology in the conduct of official business.
At the event, Sule unveiled the revised Public Service Rules, describing them as a vital guide for civil servants in the effective discharge of their duties. He also announced an end-of-year bonus for workers, though the amount was not disclosed.
Explaining the decision, the governor said while the option of a 13th-month salary was considered, financial limitations at the local government level made uniform implementation impractical.
“We will ask the local governments to follow due process, assess what they can afford, and communicate it to us. Whatever percentage they can pay is exactly what the state will match. I do not want to promise 13 months when some councils can only pay 30 to 40 percent”, he said.
Governor Sule described the civil service as a dynamic institution built on dedication, integrity, and innovation, noting that its transformation remains central to achieving sustainable development in the state.
He said the theme of the Civil Service Week, ‘Repositioning the Civil Service for a Digital-Aided Productive Future”, aligns with his administration’s vision of entrenching digital governance.
“In this era of global digital transformation, no government can operate effectively without data tools, modern methods, and the right mindset. Our civil service must evolve into a smart, technology-driven, and data-informed institution capable of responding efficiently to the needs of the people”, the governor stated.
Sule highlighted ongoing reforms aimed at building a paperless, transparent, and efficient public service through the digitalization of human resource management, payroll systems, and record-keeping. He also acknowledged the sacrifices of civil servants, noting that backlog promotions had been implemented to reorganize and strengthen the service.
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