By Priscilla Osaje
The Director-General of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Dr John Asein, has urged staff of the commission to strengthen their practical knowledge and competencies to enhance teamwork and improve service delivery.
Asein made the call at the opening of a two-day capacity building workshop on Wednesday in Karu, Nasarawa State.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the workshop was organised by the commission in collaboration with the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS).
The workshop, titled “Work Ethics and Values for Effective Service Delivery,” was organised for officers of the commission.
Represented by the commission’s Director of Finance and Accounts, Mr Umoudo Etete, Asein said the training reflected the commission’s commitment to continuous learning, professional development and excellence in service delivery.
He said that in a rapidly changing environment, continuous acquisition of knowledge and skills remained essential for workers to stay effective, innovative and productive.
“This programme has been carefully designed to equip us with practical knowledge, improve our competencies and enhance our ability to work together in achieving our organisation’s goals.
“I encourage all participants to ask questions, share experiences and engage fully in the discussions,” he said.
Asein also urged participants to take practical sessions seriously, noting that they would help build greater competence.
“I wish to express our sincere appreciation to the management for making this training possible, as well as our facilitators for dedicating their time and expertise to guide us.
“I am confident that by the end of the training, every participant will be better informed, equipped and inspired to apply the knowledge gained in the discharge of their responsibilities.
“I welcome you all and wish you a productive, engaging and successful training programme. I also extend a special welcome to our facilitators from MINILS,” he said.
Also speaking, Issa Aremu, the Director-General of MINILS, urged participants to pay close attention throughout the training.
Represented by Dr Raji Michael, Director and Head of the Trade Union Education Department, Aremu said the programme was designed to build the capacity of staff and equip them for improved performance.
He stressed the importance of networking and collaboration, describing the commission as a unique institution whose work required strong partnerships and harmonious working relationships.
“Anything you are doing in Nigeria requires effective networking and partnership. At the end of the day, we must work together because no one succeeds alone,” he said.
Earlier, Mr Seun Popoola, Deputy Director and Head of Human Resources Management at the commission, said capacity building remained one of the Federal Government’s priorities.
Popoola said the training was organised in line with President Bola Tinubu’s directive that public servants should continually build their leadership capacity and improve service delivery.
He said every member of staff must be adequately trained to effectively discharge the commission’s mandate.
“I am most delighted that we are a cohort of people witnessing better days in Nigeria, and therefore, every staff member must be productive and effective.
“The change must begin with us, we are quick to point accusing fingers to people at the top.
“But in our own little corner, sphere of control, on that table where you have jurisdiction, how do you manage it? he asked.
Popoola said the commission expected participants to demonstrate positive changes in their attitude, behaviour and disposition to work after the training.
He noted that the NCC is a service-oriented organisation whose reputation depends on the quality of services it rendered to stakeholders.
“This cannot happen unless we improve our work ethics, communication skills, timeliness, service delivery and human relations.
“These are basic competencies that everyone, including directors, must possess, so let us not take them for granted,” he said.
He urged staff to improve their response time and attitude to work, saying this would motivate the commission’s leadership and enhance organisational performance.
NAN reports that the training ended with participants reaffirming their commitment to strengthen their work ethics and values for effective service delivery in the commission. (NAN)
Edited by Funmilayo Adeyemi