Reports had linked the Como manager to the Stamford Bridge job amid ongoing instability at the club. Fabregas has earned growing recognition as one of Europe’s most promising young coaches, having impressed while guiding Como 1907 towards a potential Champions League push.

However, speaking to Andy’s Bet Club, Petit warned that the Chelsea role would be the wrong step for the Spaniard, suggesting instead that he should aim for a future move to FC Barcelona.

He said, “Cesc Fabregas to Chelsea? No, no, no. If you have to choose between Chelsea and Barcelona, you definitely go to Barcelona, not Chelsea. Chelsea is a mess.”

Petit added that managing Chelsea would be extremely challenging, describing the environment as unstable for coaches and difficult even for players, despite the pressure also present at Barcelona.

In a related reaction, former Chelsea captain John Terry expressed concern over the club’s direction following Rosenior’s exit.

Speaking in a TikTok video, Terry questioned whether top-level managers would be willing to take over at the club given its current situation.

He warned that Chelsea could be forced to sell key players due to financial and sporting challenges and may also miss out on European competition next season.

Terry added that uncertainty around transfers and squad rebuilding could make the role less attractive to elite coaches, while expressing hope that his concerns would not come to pass.

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, announced this on Friday during a press briefing in Abuja, explaining that the programme will be implemented through the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria and the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board.

She stated that the initiative aims to make home ownership more attainable for public servants, noting that a stable home environment contributes to greater productivity and commitment in the workplace.

According to her, “A person who owns a home carries themselves differently. When civil servants are assured that their families have a place to call their own, they work with greater confidence, stability, and focus.”

Walson-Jack added that the housing scheme reflects a broader governance approach focused on strengthening the workforce rather than being a mere welfare intervention.

She explained that the administration believes a better-supported civil service will ultimately lead to improved national performance and service delivery.

She also highlighted ongoing reforms aimed at modernising the public service, including the transition to a digital, paperless, and more transparent system driven by innovation and accountability.

Reaffirming her commitment, she said efforts are ongoing to ensure civil servants are equipped with the right skills, tools, and institutional support to maximise their potential.

Walson-Jack noted that the progress recorded so far is the result of collaboration among key government institutions, including the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Budget Office, and the Office of the Accountant General.

She described this inter-agency cooperation as essential to achieving national development goals, stressing the importance of avoiding institutional silos.

Looking ahead to Workers’ Day, she said the celebration would carry special significance for civil servants, as it reflects renewed recognition of their contributions to nation-building.

She commended workers for their dedication and resilience, adding that their efforts have not gone unnoticed despite challenging conditions, and urged them to remain committed to excellence in service delivery.