The Federal Government has begun the construction of 216 housing units for civil servants at the Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN) in Abuja.
The outgoing Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, led the kick-off ceremony at PSIN in Kubwa, Abuja.
The outgoing HoCSF said President Bola Tinubu’s administration remained committed to ensuring that civil servants benefit from affordable housing.
She urged civil servants to take advantage of the opportunities, assuring them that the houses would be of high quality and affordable.
“We understand that the earnings of civil servants are not much. So, we try as much as possible to get the best quality.
“Civil servants will not get those opportunities anywhere else. The houses will be on a first-come, first-served basis”, Yemi-Esan said.
During the groundbreaking ceremony of the Federal Integrated Staff Housing (FISH) Estate, Yemi-Esan was accompanied by the incoming HoCSF, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, and several permanent secretaries in the Federal Civil Service.
Besides the housing project, the outgoing HoCSF also inaugurated a new indoor sports complex built by PSIN.
She urged civil servants to regularly engage in physical activities to maintain physical and mental health.
PSIN Administrator, Dr. Abdul-Ganiyu Obatoyinbo, described the sports complex as a lasting legacy of Yemi-Esan’s administration, highlighting its role in promoting the well-being of civil servants.
He announced that the complex would be named after the outgoing HoCSF, acknowledging her contributions to civil servants’ welfare.
“These projects are part of our efforts to realise Pillar 6 of the Federal Civil Service Strategies and Implementation Plan (FCSSIP 25), which prioritises workers’ welfare to boost productivity and service delivery.
“Sports offer a healthy outlet for stress and support mental well-being, aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda’s focus on sports, entertainment, and culture”, Obatoyinbo said.
