Federal Government gives HR officers one year to get certified
The Federal Government has mandated that civil servants in human resource roles across ministries, departments, and agencies must obtain approved professional certifications. According to a circular from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, affected officers have a 12-month moratorium to comply or risk losing eligibility for key HR positions. The directive is part of ongoing reforms to professionalise human resource management in the Federal Civil Service. Previous policies were introduced in August 2023 and March 2024 to further this professionalisation effort.
What we know
- The circular grants a 12-month moratorium for current HR officers to obtain approved certifications.
- Recognised certifications include those from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria and other approved bodies.
- Officers must show evidence of enrolment and progress toward certification within six months of the circular’s issuance.
- After the moratorium, only certified officers will be eligible for HR roles in the Federal Civil Service.
- Policies to professionalise HR management were also introduced in August 2023 and March 2024.
