Ambode demands efficient service from workers

 

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has asked two newly appointed permanent secretaries to be efficient and add value to the state’s public service.

Ambode, who said the state public service was the backbone of his administration, urged the appointees to sustain the tradition and ensure improved service delivery to the public.

The appointees are Mrs. Toyin Awoseyi, the PS in charge of Civil Service Commission; and Mrs. Anike Adekanye, the PS/Tutor General, Education District Five.

They were sworn in by the governor on Wednesday at the Executive Council Chambers, Lagos House, Ikeja.

Ambode said, “A major pilot in the successes so far achieved is the vibrant state public service. Our public service ranks among the largest and most effective in Nigeria in terms of service delivery. Our public service has continued to maintain this reputation because we have always upheld best practices and given  priority to training and equipping our officers.

“More importantly, we have ensured that only competent and qualified officers with proven capacity to interpret and implement government policies and programmes are appointed to leadership positions.”

He described the officials as worthy of the appointment and urged them not to betray the confidence reposed in them.

The governor also warned the appointees to be conscious of their conduct thenceforth as they would be subjected to scrutiny by the public.

“You have been elevated to the highest career position in the state public service and from now on, all your actions and inactions will come under intense public scrutiny. I urge you not to relent in maintaining integrity and productivity that distinguished you for the appointments. Bring on board added value and relate with other members of the body of permanent secretaries in upholding the tradition of excellence for which the state public service is known for,” he added