{
  "id": 18133275,
  "title": "Olaopa: Our Scorecard at FCSC In Three Years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/olaopa-our-scorecard-at-fcsc-in-three-years",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T13:57:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/04/olaopa-our-scorecard-at-fcsc-in-three-years/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) Chairman, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, outlined the achievements of his three-year leadership during a speech in Asaba on Wednesday. The 10th Commission is in its third year, and Olaopa highlighted two main areas of progress. First, they introduced an online recruitment system that is more convenient, cost-effective, and ensures merit-based selection. Second, they established a transparent and controlled promotion system utilizing online accreditation and computer-based testing to prevent undue influence and racketeering. Olaopa also mentioned the introduction of a five-year strategic plan supported by a broad coalition of stakeholders. Additionally, the Commission has enhanced its communication of policies and activities, improving its image from one of corruption to one of transparency, fairness, and credibility. They have also strengthened relationships with key stakeholders to support the FCSC's mandates. Olaopa emphasized that the Commission is addressing corruption through strengthened internal controls and processes, aiming to close the gap between its desired reputation and current operational reality. He acknowledged the need for extensive changes to improve the workforce's motivation and deliver value. Lastly, Olaopa stressed the importance of leadership by example, commitment to integrity, and internal adjustments to ensure a culture change that aligns the Commission's reputation with its real achievements.",
  "summary": "The Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission ( FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has reeled off the achievements that constituted the scorecard of his leadership of the agency in the past three",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}