FG flags off personal audit, skills gap analysis project

The Federal Government has officially launched the Personnel Audit and Skill Gap Analysis Project (PASGA), also known as Project Phoenix, a strategic initiative aimed at optimising human resource management across Federal Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the General Services Office, Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma, inaugurated the project in Abuja.

Director, Information & Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, said Akume emphasised the importance of this initiative in fostering a more competent and responsive civil service.

He stated, ‘‘In today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, it is essential to ensure our workforce is equipped with the right skills, knowledge, competence, and drive to success.

“Personnel audit and organizational analysis are essential tools for organisational success. It helps to identify the gap and training needs of the staff, optimise the workforce, enhance performance management and evaluation, and also improve the decision planning and leadership development of our organisation.

“By understanding our workforce, strengths and weaknesses, we can unlock the potential, drive performance and achieve our goals.

While unveiling Project Phoenix, the Permanent Secretary, Ecological Project Office, Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, described the project as an innovative endeavour which the Federal Government has undertaken to revitalise and re-position the Federal Civil Service for improved service delivery with a futuristic output.

In a presentation demo of Project Phoenix, Mr. Ayo Muritala, the Senior Managing Partner/ CEO of KnewRow Consulting, described the project as a strategic instrument, designed to help the government understand the personnel who drive the public service.

‘‘Project Phoenix is not just a verification exercise; it is a reform instrument designed to help the government understand the people who power the civil service. It’s about data, identity, capabilities, and national performance. As we take the banner under Project Phoenix, we are collectively reaffirming that the Civil Service is rising anew into a future defined by credible data, aligned skills, and improved performance.

He further stated that KnewRow Consulting will work collaboratively with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation to ensure the personnel audit process is inclusive and credible.

Over the coming weeks, our team has been fully mobilised to reach colleagues outside Abuja and outside the country. Be assured that our team will come to you. You will not need to travel to the capital for verification. Every staff member will be reached, and every record will be validated.

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