The Federal Government has hailed the Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis (PASGA) exercise at the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation as a resounding success.
It signaling a pivotal step towards a more efficient, transparent, and digitally transformed public service.
The comprehensive review, presented on Thursday at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, brought together key govt officials, representatives from the Office of the.Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, and expert consultants.
In a statement released by the Information Ministry, the gathering served to dissect the exercise’s findings and chart a strategic course for institutional reform.
Offiong Archibong, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Stransform Ltd, the consulting firm behind the initiative, affirmed that PASGA project meticulously achieved its objectives.
Through a blend of personnel audits, extensive stakeholder engagements, and data-driven assessments, the exercise successfully identified avenues to bolster workforce structure and elevate service delivery.
Archibong elaborated that the process involved extensive field verification across various departments and state- linked offices, ensuring the accuracy and credibility of the collected data.
She emphasized that PASGA goes beyond mere diagnostics, aiming to “build an agile, future-ready workforce… not just for what you need now, but for what you need tomorrow.”
Addressing the crucial aspect of institutional sustainability, Archibong underscored the urgent need for structured succession planning and knowledge transfer. 
She cautioned against allowing experienced personnel to depart without proper handover, stating, “we are advocating that you don’t let people just exit like that… these are the foundation of knowledge within the system, and when they leave, they always leave a gap.”
The analysis revealed critical capacity gaps in several key areas, including strategic communication, digital content development, records management, and data analytics.
Strengthening these competencies, Archibong noted, is vital for enhancing national narrative management and overall governance effectiveness. She clarified that these identified skill deficits are not individual failings but rather a reflection of “systemic design
challenges in role specification, training, governance, recruitment strategy, and
performance management.”
In a positive highlight, Archibong commended the Ministry’s exemplary gender representation, noting that “this is the first ministry we have seen with this kind of gender representation…
“56 per cent are women, and we are very proud of it.” This statistic sets a positive benchmark for other government agencies.Okunnu Ibidapo, Director of Publication, Production and Documentary, speaking on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, acknowledged the profound significance of the PASGA findings.
He lauded the consulting team for their thorough and insightful work, affirming
that the report provides a clear roadmap for bolstering institutional performance.
Ibidapo assured that the Ministry is committed to a careful review of the recommendations, with a view towards full implementation.
