Nigeria's ambitious Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis (PASGA) initiative has entered a crucial new phase under the leadership of Phillips Consulting Limited (pcl). The nationwide program has successfully completed its verification exercise and now transitions into comprehensive skills assessment for civil servants across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
From Verification to Transformation
The PASGA project, spearheaded by Phillips Consulting in collaboration with 15 cluster consulting firms, represents one of Nigeria's most significant public sector transformation efforts. Over recent months, the verification exercise achieved remarkable success in authenticating personnel records, eliminating redundancies, and strengthening workforce data integrity across various government institutions.
The completion of verification has paved the way for the skills assessment phase, which marks a pivotal turning point in the initiative. While verification ensured data accuracy, the skills assessment focuses on understanding the actual competencies, strengths, and developmental needs of Nigeria's civil servants.
Empowering Civil Servants Through Assessment
Using Phillips Consulting's proven methodology and digital assessment tools, thousands of public sector employees will undergo structured evaluations designed to identify skill gaps, uncover potential, and recommend targeted learning pathways. This comprehensive approach aims to create a high-performing public workforce capable of driving Nigeria's governance, economic, and digital transformation ambitions.
The skills assessment phase will deliver multiple benefits:
- Provide civil servants with clear insights into their competencies and improvement areas
- Support career progression through data-backed development plans
- Strengthen MDAs by aligning employee capabilities with strategic national goals
- Enhance public service delivery through future-ready skills development
- Drive long-term national reform using evidence-based talent development frameworks
Leadership Perspectives on National Impact
Foluso Phillips, Chairman of Phillips Consulting, described PASGA as "a defining moment for Nigeria's public service" during the transition announcement. He emphasized that the skills assessment phase offers every civil servant the opportunity to grow, advance, and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria's development agenda.
Olawanle Moronkeji, Chief Operating Officer of pcl, highlighted the transformative potential of this phase, stating that "verification laid the foundation, but skills assessment is where true transformation begins." He noted that the insights generated will shape talent strategies for years to come in building a capable and productive public workforce.
Victor Mba, Head of pcl's Abuja Office, reported exceptional cooperation from ministries during the verification phase, positioning the initiative for a smooth transition into skills assessment. The collaborative effort between Phillips Consulting and the Federal Government demonstrates a shared commitment to developing a professional, skilled civil service equipped to meet future demands.
With over three decades of expertise in talent development and organizational transformation, Phillips Consulting continues to drive PASGA toward delivering measurable and sustainable impact across Nigeria's public sector.
