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HOS Tasks New Perm Secs On Humility, Fairness
The Rivers State Head of Service, Barr Samuel LongJohn has charged newly appointed permanent secretaries to be humble, fair and firm in the discharge of their duties.
Barr LongJohn gave the charge on Monday in Port Harcourt while declaring open a 5-Day Induction Course organized by the Office of the Head of Service for newly appointed permanent secretaries in the State Civil Service.
He said the training was organized to acquaint them with what is expected of them noting that as permanent secretaries they are the accounting officers and chief advisers to their commissioners and as such they need requisite knowledge to carry out their functions optimally.
The Head of Service, who congratulated them on their appointments, stressed that the coordinator of the programme and other resource persons are seasoned civil servants who had ‘passed through the mill’ and would impart the basic knowledge required of them.
He urged them to be patient and be prepared at all times as they may be called upon at short notice for the swearing in ceremony by the state Governor, Rt. Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi.
Earlier, the Coordinator of the programme, Mr. Lambert Ekwueme, who is also a retired permanent secretary, said the training would enable them understand the fundamental issues involved in their new capacities as permanent secretaries to enable them render efficient and effective service as well as assist the Head of Service in ensuring a virile Civil Service.
He said topics to be covered during the course of the programme include Basic Concepts of the Public Service Rules, Understanding the Rivers State Pensions Law, Relevance of Registry and Records Management, Relevance of Establishment Circulars, Managing Emotions and Building better Work Relationships and Communication in the Public Service with specific reference to Minutes, Memo and Letter Writing, among others.
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare in the Office of the Head of Service, Dr. Emmanuel Urang, thanked the Head of Service for organizing the programme in spite of lean finances and urged them to take the training seriously.
The newly appointed Permanent Secretaries, who are yet to be sworn in, include Mr. Amiefori Joseph, Ms Ibaniba Abella Briggs, Mrs Dasoba Marcus-Anga, Mr. Samuel Joram Egbe and Mr. Dagogo A. Hart.
Others are Mrs. A. E. Teetito, Mr. Austin Orlu-Orlu, Mr. Sam Woka, and Mr. Kingsley F. Hart.
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has begun the celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a Juma’at service where prayers were offered for the progress of the state and Nigeria.
Governor Fubara, who advocated for peace and unity of Nigeria during the prayers on Friday at the Rivers State Central Mosque, Port Harcourt, indicated that without peace, the accelerated development of Nigeria will remain in a limbo.
Governor Fubara, who was represented by Alhaji Abdurrazaq Diepriye, therefore urged citizens to remain patriotic.
According to him, “Allah has brought us this far. Without peace, we can not have progress and economic development. I call on all citizens irrespective of creed or tribe to remain patriotic.”
He thanked President Bola Tinubu for restoring peace in Rivers State while also using the forum to appreciate security agencies for their relentless effort in upholding the peace and unity of Rivers State and Nigeria.
The Chief Imam of Rivers State Central Mosque, Imam Ibrahim Yaloo, admonished Moslem faithful to always speak the truth, adding that those who obey Allah will be directed to good deeds and their sins forgiven.
Prayers were offered for Rivers State and Nigeria.
Other activities to mark the 65th Independence anniversary in the state include an Inter-denominational Church Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 28th September and Parade Ceremony on Wednesday, 1st October.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima departed New York on Sunday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
In a statement released on Sunday by the VP media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President is now headed to Germany, where he will hold strategic meetings with officials of Deutsche Bank.
The statement read, “Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
“During his participation at UNGA 80, VP Shettima secured UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat.
“He also showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors and strengthened strategic partnerships with the UK on trade, defence, and migration issues.”
Nkwocha added that the VP delivered Tinubu’s national statement, calling for UN reforms and a permanent seat for Nigeria at the UN Security Council, and “demanded Africa’s control over its $700 billion mineral wealth, and digital inclusion initiatives.”
“He also engaged with the Gates Foundation on healthcare and education expansion, positioning Nigeria as the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area’s $3.4 trillion market.
“VP Shettima was seen off at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, by cabinet Ministers who were part of the UNGA 80 delegation and Nigerian Mission officials.”
The aide noted that Shettima will return to Nigeria immediately after his engagements in Germany.
The Tide source recalls that the VP departed Abuja, yesterday.
He led other Nigerian officials at the Assembly.
As part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary celebration, the Federal Government held a special thanksgiving service on Sunday at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja to offer prayers and give thanks for the nation.
The event drew top government officials and security chiefs, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, as well as their spouses.
Other notable guests included Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, former Plateau State Governor, Senator Simon Lalong, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who led the service chiefs in attendance.
Service chiefs present included the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Emmanuel Ogala, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mrs Kemi Nandap and Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, among others.00
The service came days after the government unveiled the official theme and some of the activities slated for the 2025 Independence celebrations.
This year’s anniversary is tagged “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” as announced by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, in a statement on Wednesday.
“As part of activities to mark the 65th Independence Anniversary, the Juma’at Prayer and the Inter-Denominational Church Service will be held on Friday, 26th September at 1 pm and Sunday, 28th September at 10 am respectively, as well as the World Press Conference on Monday, 29th September at 10 am,” he said.
The Tide source had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu, alongside former Heads of State, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, is expected as a special guest at a national discourse convened by the Island Club, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
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