In a strategic move to deepen its engagement with the Nigerian public sector and promote women’s leadership, Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) paid a courtesy visit to the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOSF), Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, at her office in Abuja.
The WIMBIZ delegation, led by Bisi Adeyemi, Chairman of the WIMBIZ Board of Trustees, congratulated the Head of Service on her appointment and commended her transformative leadership, particularly her pioneering efforts in digitalizing the Civil Service. A notable milestone under her tenure is the launch of SERVICE_WISE GPT, an AI-powered tool that provides prompt, intelligent responses to public inquiries regarding civil service operations, improving accessibility and citizen engagement.
Another key reform highlighted during the meeting is the comprehensive digitization of circulars spanning several decades, now accessible through a centralized platform. This initiative significantly enhances institutional memory and knowledge-sharing, enabling more informed decision-making across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
During the visit, Omowunmi Akingbohungbe, Executive Director of WIMBIZ, presented a mentoring concept note aimed at supporting and empowering female civil servants. The proposal seeks to close existing gaps in leadership exposure, structured career guidance, and support systems, especially for women at entry and mid-levels, thereby strengthening the female leadership pipeline in public service.
In response, the Head of Service welcomed the WIMBIZ mentoring initiative, noting its alignment with the Office’s forthcoming program, a structured mentoring platform for civil servants.
She expressed strong interest in exploring a partnership with WIMBIZ to co-create impactful interventions.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to advancing women’s leadership within Nigeria’s public service.
