In line with the Federal Government’s civil service reform agenda, the Management of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has organised a three-day capacity-building workshop for staff on the newly introduced Performance Management System (PMS), which replaces the long-standing Annual Performance Evaluation Report (APER).
The training, which forms part of the implementation of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSSIP) 2021–2025, was facilitated by Mr. Agudosi Obinna of the Department of Human Resources and Mrs. Chidinma Ejepu of the Department of Planning, Research, and Statistics, both from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
According to the facilitators, the new PMS was developed by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) as one of the core pillars of the Service Reform Initiative. The system, now incorporated into the revised Public Service Rules (PSR), aims to reposition the Federal Public Service to become more efficient, accountable, and citizen-centred.
In his welcome address, the Head of the Human Resource Department, Mr. Rotimi Omotoye, underscored the importance of the training, noting that the APER would no longer be used for the 2026 promotion exercise. He urged participants to cascade the knowledge gained to their colleagues across departments.
Speaking on behalf of the Chief Medical Director, Prof. John Okeniyi, the Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC), Prof. Josephine Eziyi, commended the Federal Ministry for selecting OAUTHC for the sensitisation workshop. She disclosed that the hospital had already commenced its transition to the PMS framework and encouraged staff to pay close attention to the new evaluation procedures to ensure smooth adoption.
During their sessions, the facilitators delivered detailed presentations covering the operational structure, performance indicators, and evaluation procedures under the new system. Participants also engaged in interactive discussions, group assignments, and practical demonstrations to enhance understanding and application.
In his closing remarks, the Director of Administration, Dr. Ayodeji Bobade, expressed the management’s appreciation to the facilitators for their insightful engagement and reiterated OAUTHC’s commitment to implementing the PMS effectively. He noted that the new framework would strengthen accountability, transparency, and motivation among staff.
The Performance Management System (PMS) provides a structured mechanism to align organisational goals with individual staff performance through continuous monitoring, feedback, and reward for excellence. Under the new model, a 20-mark component has been integrated into the annual assessment, forming part of the criteria for staff promotion and career progression.
