…Says initiative will inspire greater productivity, commitment, excellence among staff
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In order to ensure institutionalization of a transparent and merit-driven reward and recognition system for staff performance, the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, has inaugurated the Departmental Award Selection Committee (DASCO).
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‎The Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore in his remarks, stated that the establishment of DASCO was in compliance with the directive from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) to MDAs
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‎ “The HCSF mandates all MDAs to set up and inaugurate DASCOs in their respective institutions to institutionalize a transparent and merit-driven reward and recognition system for best performing staff ” he said.
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‎Dr. Belgore emphasized that staff motivation is crucial for improved service delivery, organizational harmony, and the realization of the core mandate of the ministry in the housing and urban development sector. He added that promoting a culture of excellence among the staff will drive higher productivity, commitment, and professionalism.
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‎The committee is charged with the responsibilities to; develop and apply objective criteria for the nomination and selection of deserving staff for awards; ensure transparency, fairness, and merit in the screening and recommendation process.

Other committee’s responsibilities are; to promote inclusiveness by ensuring representation across all grade levels, cadres, and units; and submit monthly/quarterly reports to the Staff Welfare Unit of the Human Resource Management Department for collation and onward submission to the OHCSF for monitoring.
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Dr ‎Belgore noted that members of the Committee were carefully selected based on their integrity, professionalism, and commitment to public service values.
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‎“You are expected to uphold the highest standards of fairness, objectivity, and confidentiality in carrying out this assignment. The credibility of our reward and recognition framework rests on the impartiality of your work,” he stated.
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‎Earlier, in his address, the Director of Human Resources Management, Dr Akinola Adeshina, underscored the importance of establishing DASCO in the Ministry, and commended the Permanent Secretary for providing an enabling environment for the committee’s work.
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‎”This inauguration demonstrates the unwavering commitment of the Permanent Secretary to ensuring the Ministry’s mandate of providing enhanced service delivery is achieved,” he noted.‎

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In a major shake-up within the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), 49 Deputy Directors have been elevated to the rank of Director across key departments, following the approval of Minister Nyesom Wike.

The announcement, made in Abuja on Tuesday, comes on the heels of the administration’s first-ever computer-based promotion examination, conducted on August 12, 2025, at the National Open University’s Duste-Alhaji Study Centre in Bwari Area Council.

According to the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications, Lere Olayinka, the exercise was aimed at clearing the promotion backlog for officers on Grade Level 16 between 2023 and 2025.

“The promotion process marked a significant step in modernizing the civil service evaluation system and provided a level playing ground for all eligible candidates,” Olayinka stated.

Chairman of the FCT Civil Service Commission, Emeka Eze, disclosed that the 49 successful candidates will fill part of the 63 existing vacancies. He explained that the Education Officer Cadre recorded the highest number of promotions, securing 20 slots, while the Accountant Cadre followed with nine.

Other departments, including Civil Engineering, Social Welfare, Tourism, Fisheries, and Medical Services, had one successful candidate each, representing officers who were the sole eligible contenders for their respective cadres.

In a further breakdown, the Education Officer Cadre had 820 eligible candidates competing for 20 positions, while the Administrative Cadre recorded 12 candidates for 10 vacancies.

The introduction of the CBT model, officials noted, was designed to strengthen transparency, accelerate result processing, and eliminate undue external influence. A benchmark of 60 per cent was set as the minimum pass mark.

The development has been hailed as a milestone in reforming the FCT civil service, positioning it as a model for merit-driven career advancement within Nigeria’s public sector.

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