The Federal Government has directed that civil servants without complete and up-to-date performance appraisal records will no longer be considered for promotion across the federal public service.
The directive was issued by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation as part of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening accountability, transparency and merit-based career progression in the civil service.
According to the new policy, officers seeking promotion must present properly completed Annual Performance Evaluation Reports (APER) for the required assessment period. Any officer who fails to provide the mandatory appraisal records will be deemed ineligible for promotion until the necessary documentation is submitted.
The government explained that the move is intended to ensure that promotions are based on measurable performance, competence and productivity rather than length of service alone.
The Office of the Head of the Civil Service also directed ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to strictly comply with the policy and ensure that performance evaluations are conducted promptly and accurately.
Officials noted that the reform is expected to improve efficiency within the public service by encouraging officers to maintain consistent performance records while promoting fairness and professionalism in the promotion process.
The Federal Government reaffirmed its commitment to modernising the civil service through performance-driven reforms designed to enhance service delivery, improve accountability and reward excellence across all government institutions.