| By Tunrayo Falemu
IFO – Civil servants in Ifo Local Government have gotten a career boost following a targeted In-House Staff Training Programme held at the Council Conference Hall on Wednesday, to prime council workers for the upcoming promotion and conversion exercise.
The Executive Chairman of Ifo Local Government Area, Hon. Idris Olalekan Kusimo, at the event, commended the council staff for their unwavering dedication and commitment to high-quality service delivery. He reiterated his administration’s steadfast resolve to optimize public services and ensure maximum efficiency for the people of the council area.
The Council Boss announced the upcoming launch of a standardized Typing and Printing Pool, confirming that essential hardware like computers and printers has already been secured. Additionally, he noted that the administration is actively working on digitizing its entire filing system.
The Chairman encouraged members of staff to remain productive, discharge their duties diligently and professionally, and avoid actions that could put them on the wrong side of the law.
In his welcome address, the Head of Local Government Administration, Alhaji Moruff Majiyagbe, represented by the Acting Director of General Services and Administration, Mr. Taiwo Johnson Ekemode, charged members of staff to remain committed to the discharge of their official responsibilities. He equally enjoined them to adequately prepare for the forthcoming promotion and conversion exercise in order to enhance their chances of success.
The first lecture was delivered by the Acting Treasurer, Alhaji Tobi Razak Amosu, who spoke on revenue collection and the responsibilities of the Treasurer. He also dwelt extensively on key areas of the Model Financial Memoranda for Local Governments.
The second lecture was delivered by the Acting Director of General Services and Administration, Mr. Taiwo Johnson Ekemode, who spoke on staff regulations, the four core values of the Local Government Service Commission, and misconduct in the workplace.
The training programme was successfully concluded, with all members of staff in attendance and actively participating in the two sessions. The programme provided staff with valuable knowledge and further enhanced their understanding of their responsibilities, workplace ethics and professional conduct.
The event was well-attended by political office holders, directors, departmental heads, unit heads, and other council staff.
