FG Hails PASGA Exercise as Major Milestone in Public Service Reform
The Federal Government has described the Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis (PASGA) conducted at the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation as a major success, underscoring its commitment to building a more efficient, transparent, and digitally driven public service.
The presentation of the PASGA report took place on Thursday at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, drawing senior government officials, representatives from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, and consulting partners to review findings and outline reform strategies.
Delivering the report, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Stransform Ltd, Offiong Archibong, said the exercise achieved its objectives through a comprehensive approach that combined personnel audits, stakeholder consultations, and data-driven evaluations aimed at strengthening workforce capacity and improving service delivery.
According to her, the initiative was designed to present findings, gather feedback, and establish actionable next steps. She noted that extensive field verification was carried out across departments and affiliated offices to ensure the credibility and accuracy of the data collected.
Archibong emphasised that the PASGA exercise goes beyond identifying gaps, describing it as a framework for building a resilient and forward-looking workforce.
“The goal is to develop an agile, future-ready workforce that meets both present and emerging demands,” she said.
She also highlighted the importance of institutional continuity, stressing the need for structured succession planning and effective knowledge transfer to prevent loss of critical expertise within the system.
The report identified key capacity gaps in areas such as strategic communication, digital content development, records management, and data analytics, noting that strengthening these competencies is vital for effective governance and national information management.
Archibong further clarified that the identified gaps reflect broader systemic issues rather than individual deficiencies, pointing to challenges in role definition, training systems, recruitment strategies, and performance management frameworks.
On gender inclusion, she commended the Ministry for its workforce composition, noting that women account for 56 per cent of staff, a figure she described as a strong benchmark for gender representation in the public service.
Speaking on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, the Director of Publication, Production and Documentary, Mr Okunnu Ibidapo, welcomed the findings and praised the consultants for what he described as a thorough and insightful exercise.
He said the report provides a clear roadmap for improving institutional performance and assured that the Ministry would carefully review the recommendations with a view to full implementation.
The PASGA initiative is part of broader federal efforts to modernise the public service and align it with global best practices in governance, efficiency, and digital transformation.
