HoSF Calls For Synergy Between Aides And Civil Servants

"The country is at a critical point in its journey towards national development and it is our responsibility to support those in the leadership position and ensure that the much-needed, policies and programs are effectively and efficiently implemented in order to secure the future we desire of our beloved country". Yemi-Esan.

Determined to enhance effective service delivery and socio-economic development goals in the overall interest of the nation, the Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan has reiterated her commitment in ensuring that the required synergy and harmonious working relationship exists between the Office of the Honorable Ministers and Civil Servants.

Dr Folashade Yemi Esan, who made this disclosure during a One-Day Sensitization Workshop for Senior Ministerial aides in Abuja, stated that the sensitization workshop was necessary in order to ensure the full implementation of Mr President's Renewed Hope Agenda for the Nation.

Represented by the Permanent Secretary for Service Policy and Strategies Office (SPSO), Dr. Deborah Odoh, the HoSF said; "The country is at a critical point in its journey towards national development and it is our responsibility to support those in the leadership position and ensure that the much-needed, policies and programs are effectively and efficiently implemented in order to secure the future we desire of our beloved country".

The HoSF stated that the sensitization workshop has therefore been designed to further build up capacity to support the achievements of each Ministry’s mandate, strategic objectives and targets.

In addition, she said, in line with the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the key areas are expected to be covered by a very experienced and carefully chosen resource persons which includes; the revised public service rules, financial regulations, Public Procurement Act, Ethical Codes of Conduct and the Public Service, Administrative Procedure, and Management Reforms.

Dr Esan emphasized further that the workshop will equip participants with the necessary information that will guide their day-to-day activities and facilitate a smooth working relationship between Ministerial Aides and the Civil Servants.

In her Welcome Address, the Director, Organisation and Development (ODD), in the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Mimi Abu, stated that the overall goal of the sensitization workshop is to promote synergy and provide improved harmony in the workplace for maximum productivity in the Service. 

She urged for collaborative efforts in ensuring stakeholders adherence to the guiding principles for effective service delivery.