FG tasks civil servants on improved service delivery
By Maureen Okon
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has urged civil servants to remain diligent and value-oriented in the execution of their official duties.
Gabriel Aduda, Permanent Secretary in the ministry gave the charge when Ali Seidu, Chairman of the union in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, alongside some members of staff, visited him in Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the visit was in appreciation of Aduda’s impactful role during his tenure as the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, from December 2020 to October 2022.
Aduda said that the civil service was the engine room of government adding that, it was their responsibility as civil servants to ensure effective service delivery to Nigerians.
He further said that the civil service was crucial in actualising the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu-led Administration.
He, therefore, urged civil servants to always give their best in their service to humanity.
“Always put in your best at every opportunity you are given to serve. You may never have a second chance to make a first impression, so always put your best foot forward.
“Never relent in supporting your subordinates and superiors,” he advised.
Aduda reaffirmed the government’s commitment to capacity development for workers; enhance efficiency and productivity for effective service delivery in the public sector, in line with global standards.
Responding, Seidu, the union chairman expressed gratitude to the permanent secretary for his contributions to staff career progression and capacity building at the foreign ministry.
He acknowledged Aduda’s efforts in facilitating the conversion of staff from the Executive Cadre to Officer Cadre.
Seidu said that the knowledge and opportunities gained from these initiatives would be utilised to achieve the goals and objectives of the federal government.
NAN reports that the high point of the event was the presentation of a customised, handcrafted thank-you card by the group. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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