Ms. Zainab Muhammad Yakasai
Deputy Director, Training and Development Department; Deputy Director (Administration)
Ms. Zainab Muhammad Yakasai, B.A., PGDPPA, MPPA, IPMA is the Deputy Director of the Training and Development Department and a Deputy Director (Administration) with the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC), Abuja. She is a seasoned administrator and Toastmaster with over 25 years of dedicated and distinguished service at the Commission. She possesses extensive knowledge in Human Resources Management and vast experience in Public Relations matters. Her outstanding contributions have earned her a Certificate of Commendation in 2011/12 and an accelerated promotion from Chief Administrative Officer to Deputy Director in December 2021. Personal Mission Statement: "My mission is to live a life rooted in compassion, integrity, and continuous learning and also to lead with passion and purpose, making a difference in the lives of others."
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The ultimate aim of the Training and Development Department is to add value to human resources. The Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) therefore makes training and development of its employees a continuous activity.
The Training and Development Department is responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the Commission's human capital development initiatives. The department ensures the continuous development of staff through structured training, capacity-building and professional development programmes, designed to enhance competence, improve performance, and promote excellence in service delivery in accordance with global best practices.
The Department also facilitates staff career development and progression by promoting continuous learning and encouraging the acquisition of relevant academic and professional qualifications that support the Commission's strategic objectives and align with its vision, mission, and core values.
As the focal point for capacity development within the Commission, the Department conducts periodic Training Needs Assessments (TNAs) to identify knowledge, skills, and competency gaps across all cadres of staff. Based on the findings, it designs, coordinates, and evaluates targeted learning interventions that strengthen institutional capacity, enhance workforce productivity, and equip staff with the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to effectively discharge the Commission's mandate.
