On the path to reforming the public service architecture, the Hon. Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs, amidst representatives from the Public Service Commission (PSC), Human Resources Management Office (HRMO), Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU), and the Office of the Chief Minister; undertake inspection of the college grounds – as there is a realistic need for the transformation of the training college into a public service academy.

Minister Amara Kallon in his discourse at the college grounds, emphasizes on MoPAPA’s commitments for such a transformation, whilst taking into consideration challenges highlighted by the college administration – ranging from the lack of adequate accommodation and the development of a required curriculum, amongst others.

In his comments, the Hon. Minister informed that the transformation of the CSTC seat at the core of the reformation of the public service in the path to ensuring relevance in what the college could offer; citing, the need for a required curriculum that informs the need of public/civil servants – for effective service delivery.

To ensure clear-cut transformation from Civil Service Training College to Public Service Academy, Minister Kallon informed on the establishment of 2 significant areas, namely; the transitional and re-engineering.

He furthered by stating that there would be a technical team focused on the transitional strategy for the college, whilst the other team (CSTC Board) – would be working on the re-engineering strategy.

On the composition of the technical working team for the transitional strategy, Minister Amara Kallon disclosed that it encompasses representatives from MoPAPA, CSTC, PSC, HRMO, PSRU, and the Office of the Chief Minister – State House, amongst others.

The Minister underscored the need for a national capacity plan with explicit specifics; adding also, capacity building is of essence in the 21st Century public service – as the Government of Sierra Leone remains poised on the transformation of the Civil Service Training College.

The event was climaxed with a tour on the existing college facility.

The transformation of the Civil Service Training College (CSTC) is a wake-up call as captured in Pillar 5 of the Big 5 Medium-Term National Development Plan (MTNDP) for 2024-2030.

Credit – MoPAPA Communications