Vice President Shettima Declares An End To Civil Service Redundancy And Inefficiency
Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced the end of redundancy and inefficiency in the civil service, emphasizing this transformation during the second graduation and award presentation ceremony for 107 civil servants who completed a training program organized by the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation
Shettima highlighted the significance of the Leadership Enhancement and Development Program in tackling persistent challenges within the Nigerian civil service. Emphasizing the need for a revamped civil service, the Vice President urged civil servants to move away from a history of inefficiency, marking a new era for the public service.
During his address, Shettima stated, “This marks a further turning point in the fortunes of the public service and the civil service in Nigeria, and the astute work that has been done that continues to be done in requisitioning the service. I assure you that it’s a new dawn.” He emphasized the evolving challenges of leadership, urging the graduates to become transformative leaders capable of influencing positive change.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, acknowledged the LEAD-P program’s crucial role in the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025, describing it as a testament to the commitment to excellence in governance. Akume encouraged the graduates to apply their acquired knowledge and skills with conviction, purpose, and integrity.
The Head of Service of the Federation, Folasade Yemi-Esan, emphasized the urgent necessity of investing in human capital for nation-building. She highlighted the program’s objective of changing officers’ mindsets and increasing self-awareness, enabling them to influence others positively. Yemi-Esan stressed that developing knowledge and skills is essential for achieving growth, development, and national advancement.
