By Yusuf Shuaibu Yusuf
In a moment befitting the highest traditions of public service excellence, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, bestowed a distinguished honour upon the Kano State Head of Service, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa, for his exemplary leadership and masterful coordination of the 47th National Council on Establishments (NCE) recently hosted in Kano State. The award did not merely recognize the successful conduct of an event; it celebrated a standard of administrative excellence that continues to set Kano apart on the national stage.
To appreciate the magnitude of this achievement, one must understand the central role of the National Council on Establishments, the apex policymaking institution for Nigeria’s public service architecture. The NCE is the engine room where the nation’s administrative backbone is shaped; where rules governing employment, promotions, discipline, and career mobility are refined; where job classifications and schemes of service are harmonized to ensure unity across federal and state systems; and where strategic reforms, including digital transformation and service modernization, are deliberated upon with utmost precision. Every decision of the Council echoes across ministries, departments, and agencies, influencing the efficiency, professionalism, and credibility of Nigeria’s entire public workforce.
Hosting such a monumental gathering is no small task. It requires foresight, coordination, resourcefulness, and an unwavering commitment to accountability. These qualities, in abundant measure, define the leadership of Alhaji Abdullahi Musa. Since his assumption of office, he has been a beacon of discipline, administrative innovation, and service-oriented governance, a public servant whose work ethic speaks louder than words and whose results consistently withstand scrutiny. His tenure has been marked by a rare blend of humility and strategic brilliance, drawing commendations from both governmental and non-governmental circles.
The success of the 47th NCE in Kano is, therefore, not an accident; it is the outcome of meticulous planning and the prudent, almost surgical, management of public resources. In an era where wastage and inefficiency plague many public institutions, Abdullahi Musa stands out as a custodian of integrity, ensuring that every single kobo allocated to any programme is deployed purposefully, transparently, and with an unrelenting commitment to achieving impactful results. It is this devotion to accountability that transforms ordinary programmes into landmark successes and ordinary events into national spectacles.
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Thus, this award is far more than an ornament on his shelf. It is a symbolic affirmation of what visionary leadership can accomplish. It is a badge of honour pinned not only upon the chest of the Kano State Head of Service, but upon the entire Kano State Government, whose support and collaborative spirit made the hosting of the NCE seamless. It is equally a proud moment for the Kano State civil service, whose dedication, discipline, and collective resolve ensured that the event reflected the state’s long-standing reputation for hospitality, administrative competence, and organizational excellence.
In receiving this recognition, Kano State once again demonstrates what can be achieved through principled leadership and effective teamwork. With the coordinated support of the Kano State Government and the dedication of the state’s civil service, the NCE was conducted smoothly and successfully. The award serves as a clear acknowledgement of the state’s capacity to plan, host, and deliver important national programmes to a high standard. It reinforces the fact that when resources are well managed and responsibilities are carried out diligently, positive outcomes naturally follow.
Yusuf writes from Kano and can be reached via:
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yusufshuaibuyusuf@gmail.com
