As 4 FCTA staff bag award of excellence
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By Muhammad Tanim, Abuja
Out their invaluable contributions to Public Service, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan has given award of excellence to the Acting Secretary FCTA Health and Human Services Secretariat Dr. Mohammed Kawu, Director, FCTA Human Resource Management, Malam Mohammed Bashir, Acting Director, FCTA Reform Coordination and Service Improvement, Dr. Jumai Ahmadu and Deputy Director, Manpower Development, Mr.Rotimi Ajayi.
Dr.Esan who disclosed that the current Public Service Rules have become obsolete, added that a new Public Service Rules will be out by the end of July,2021.
The came on the heels of 2021 Civil Service Week celebration on Tuesday June 29, 2021, at International Conference Centre, Abuja.
Dr. Esan who took time to roll out a number of initiatives the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation has put in place under her watch to enhance the efficient and effective performance of Civil Servants, called on civil servants to continue to support the policies and programmes of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Speaking on the importance of the Civil Service Week, Dr. Esan said the annual event provides opportunity to discuss topical issues relevant to the Nigerian Civil Service.
On his part, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello described the theme of the event titled: “Building the Africa We Want Through Embracing Ethical Culture that Underpins Purpose Driven Leadership in Context of Crisis,” as quite appropriate, especially as the world grapples with a number of crises relating to health, security and the environment.
Represented by the FCT Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olusade Adesola, the Minister said the FCT Administration will continue to prioritize the needs of its personnel, while striving to ensure the country gets the best from her Civil Servants, especially with the deployment of performance enhancement technology.
Malam Bello who used the opportunity to commend the resilience and dedication of FCTA Civil Servants, particularly, the health personnel who worked tirelessly to contain the spread of COVID 19 pandemic, congratulated the awardees for their invaluable contributions, while charging the awardees to see the award as a call to redouble their service to humanity.
Also, on her part, the guest speaker at the event, Mrs Ifueko Okauru who canvassed for continuity in the policies and programmes being initiated by the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, stressed the need for innovation for effective and efficient Civil Service.