Yemi-Esan Urges Perm Secs to Implement PMS

Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja

The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan has demanded attitudinal from permanent secretaries to the implementation of Performance Management System (PMS), which is second Pillar of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025 (FCSSIP 25).

She made the appeal in Abuja after declaring open a retreat organized by Career Management Office for permanent secretaries on Performance Management System.

She lamented that some permanent secretaries lacked proper understanding of what was expected of them including the grasp of the PMS Policy and PMS guidelines.

 “There is no overstating the cardinal roles permanent secretaries play in driving PMS in the service. As we all know PMS is the one of the key strategies to ensure better employee performance and to meet organizational goals. It is essential not only to evaluate employees but to also manage performance evaluation,” Yemi-Esan said.

She said by prioritizing the professional growth and development of its officers, the service will remain adaptive and resilient in the face of any challenge and opportunity.

She also added that as part of the commitment towards ensuring that all ministries were on the same page regarding the implementation of PMS, a team of officers had been assigned to monitor the activities of all MDAs.

The permanent secretary Career Management Office, Mr Adeoye Ayodeji, said at the end of the retreat, the permanent secretaries were expected to improve their strategies, so that when they return to their desks, the performance management index which is one of the pillars FCSSIP 25 will be on the front burner.