FG Approves ₦10bn Housing Loan Scheme for Civil Servants

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 The Federal Government has approved a ₦10 billion housing loan scheme to boost home ownership among civil servants.

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack disclosed this during a press briefing, on Friday in Abuja. stating that the scheme will be implemented through the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria and the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board.

She explained that the initiative is aimed at improving stability and productivity within the civil service by enabling workers to own homes, noting that secure housing has a direct impact on morale and efficiency.

According to her, the programme forms part of a broader reform agenda focused on strengthening the capacity and welfare of civil servants, adding that a well-supported workforce is critical to effective governance and national development.

Walson-Jack said the administration is also pursuing the modernisation of the public service through digital transformation, with efforts geared toward building a paperless, transparent and innovation-driven system.

She reaffirmed her commitment to ensuring that civil servants are better equipped with the necessary skills, tools and institutional support to reach their full potential.

The Head of Service further highlighted the role of inter-agency collaboration in achieving ongoing reforms, noting that the initiative reflects coordinated efforts across key government institutions, including the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Budget Office of the Federation and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation.

She urged ministries, departments and agencies to sustain collaboration across all aspects of governance to improve service delivery and policy implementation.

Looking ahead to Workers’ Day on May 1, Walson-Jack said the occasion would be significant for civil servants, as it reflects growing recognition of their contributions.

She described the commemoration as an opportunity to renew commitments to workers’ welfare, justice and fairness, while commending civil servants for their dedication and resilience despite challenging conditions.

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