By Emmanuel Obisue
Nigeria’s Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has expressed gratitude to God for His guidance over the Nigerian civil service and prayed for continued divine intervention to ensure that transformation efforts within the service fully take root.
She made this declaration on Sunday during the 2025 Civil Service Christian Thanksgiving held at the Family Worship Centre, Wuye, Abuja, highlighting the evidence of God’s hand in the affairs of the federal civil service through various reforms, policy implementations, and the consistent efforts of dedicated personnel who work behind the scenes to sustain the system.
“As we fellowship today, we humbly request that the church lift the Nigerian Civil Service in prayer, asking that the transformation we earnestly pursue may take root and flourish, and that we, as stewards of national progress, may rise to fulfil our role in achieving the country’s development goals.
“As we gather in God’s presence to offer Him praise, we acknowledge His unwavering faithfulness, sustaining grace, and divine guidance in our lives and service to our great nation, Nigeria.
“Today, we obey the divine injunction to give thanks in all circumstances by lifting our voices for the privilege to serve our nation, the strength to fulfil our duties, and the impact of our collective labour in advancing Nigeria’s development. We are here today because God has been our Builder and our Keeper,” she noted.
She also thanked God for the inspiration behind innovations and reforms that have led to more efficient service delivery and significant progress in transforming the service.
Acknowledging the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, she appreciated his support in providing strategic direction, encouragement, and policy backing.
“We do not take the opportunities for collaboration, exchange, and encouragement from distant lands and generous hearts for granted.
“These partnerships remind us that our efforts are recognised beyond our borders and that the reform of Nigeria’s Civil Service is a shared mission. Every achievement in the Civil Service is by His grace, and today, we return all glory to God for His blessings upon the Nigerian Civil Service”
In her sermon, Pastor Sarah Omakwu, Senior Pastor of Family Worship Centre, Abuja, charged civil servants to resist the temptation of corruption while executing their responsibilities. She encouraged them to contribute meaningfully to improving the nation’s condition.
