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The Nigerian government, through the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, OHCSF, has introduced Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis, PASGA, for civil servants.
The move, the government said, is part of efforts to transform the Nigerian Civil Service into a globally competitive, efficient and innovative institution.
This was announced on Thursday in Abuja during a sensitization programme organized for Permanent Secretaries, Directors, and Unit Heads within the OHCSF.
Speaking on behalf of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, the Permanent Secretary, Service Policies and Strategies Office, Dr. Deborah Odoh, highlighted the strategic importance of the PASGA initiative.
According to Odoh, PASGA is a flagship reform initiative under the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025, FCSSIP25.
She said it was designed to enhance the integrity of personnel data, align staff competencies with organizational needs, and promote evidence-based human resource management throughout the Federal Civil Service.
“Today’s event marks another significant milestone in our collective journey to reposition the Civil Service as an efficient, accountable, and digitally driven institution,” she stated.
She noted that PASGA will enable the creation of a comprehensive workforce profile to guide decisions on recruitment, training, deployment, and career progression.
“Over the years, the Service has faced the challenge of fragmented and outdated personnel data, which has contributed to inefficiencies and misaligned skill sets. With PASGA, we are establishing a new benchmark — one that is transparent, data-driven, and performance-focused,” Dr. Odoh added.
The initiative also aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which underscores the administration’s commitment to institutional excellence, civil service innovation, and talent optimization.
She also applauded Knewrow Consulting for their role and charged them to execute the project with professionalism, integrity, and technical precision.
“PASGA is not just an audit — it is a transformative tool that will shape the future of our workforce. It will ensure that appointments, promotions, and performance evaluations are based on accurate data and merit. This is how we build a Civil Service that is truly data-driven, merit-based, and ready for the future,” she concluded.
Also speaking at the event, Mr. Ayo Muritala, one of the 15 Cluster Consultants working on the PASGA project, reiterated their readiness to deliver on the assignment.
He addressed concerns raised regarding data privacy and security, emphasizing that robust systems have been put in place to protect sensitive information.
On the technology being used, Muritala clarified that a hybrid approach has been adopted.
He concluded by reassuring all stakeholders: “You can rest assured that your data is in safe hands. We’ve taken every precaution, and there is absolutely no cause for concern.”
FG introduces personnel audit, skills gap analysis in civil service
