The Federal Government has introduced stricter qualification requirements for human resource officers across the civil service, mandating professional certification as part of a broader effort to raise standards and improve service delivery.
The new directive, issued by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, requires officers occupying HR roles in ministries, departments, and agencies to obtain recognised professional certifications within a 12-month transition period.The circular, referenced HCSF/3065/Vol.1/230 and dated 14 May 2026, is part of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening professionalism, competence, and ethical standards within Nigeria’s federal public service.
The circular, referenced HCSF/3065/Vol.1/230 and dated 14 May 2026, is part of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening professionalism, competence, and ethical standards within Nigeria’s federal public service.
The circular formally recognises certifications from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, alongside selected internationally recognised human resource bodies, effectively reinforcing CIPM’s central role in regulating HR practice in the country.
(THE PUNCH)
