Federal Government don approve ₦10bn housing loan scheme for civil servants to improve home ownership and boost workers productivity across Nigeria.
Didi Walson-Jack announce this for Abuja, saying the scheme go run through Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria and Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board.
Aim to improve workers welfare
According to her, the initiative go help civil servants get their own houses, which she say go increase stability, focus and morale for work.
She explain say when workers get secure housing, dem dey perform better and contribute more to national development.
Part of wider reforms
Walson-Jack describe the scheme as more than welfare package, saying na part of government bigger plan to strengthen public service.
She add say government also dey work towards building modern civil service wey go be:
- Digital and paperless
- Efficient and transparent
- Innovation-driven
Collaboration across agencies
The housing scheme involve different government bodies, including:
- Office of the Secretary to Government of the Federation
- Budget Office of the Federation
- Office of the Accountant General
She urge ministries and agencies to continue working together to improve service delivery.
Workers’ Day significance
Ahead of Workers’ Day celebration, the Head of Service say the new policy show say government value civil servants.
She praise workers for their dedication despite challenges and promise continued support for their growth and welfare.
Boost for home ownership
Experts believe say the ₦10bn housing loan scheme go help many civil servants achieve dream of owning homes, while also improving efficiency in public service.
