The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the State Civil Service through continuous capacity development with the commencement of a three-day induction workshop for 19 newly appointed Permanent Secretaries.
It was containing in statement issued by the Director Public Enlightenment Rulayya Uba Sulaimain where made available to Journalists.
The workshop, organised by the Office of the Head of Service, is themed “Accountable Leadership, Policy Execution and Institutional Transformation.” It is designed to equip the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries with the knowledge, skills and leadership competencies required to effectively drive government policies and promote institutional excellence across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
Declaring the workshop open on behalf of the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Alhaji Umar Faruk Ibrahim reaffirmed the Governor Abba Kabir administration’ unwavering commitment to building a competent, accountable and result-oriented public service.
He stressed that Permanent Secretaries occupy strategic positions in government and are expected to provide effective leadership, ensure efficient policy implementation and uphold the principles of transparency, integrity and professionalism in the discharge of their responsibilities.
In her welcome remarks, the Head of Service, hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota has described the induction workshop as a vital component of the state’s civil service reform agenda. She noted that the programme would expose participants to contemporary leadership practices, public sector management strategies and the ethical standards expected from senior public servants.
The Head of Service urged the participants to take full advantage of the workshop by actively engaging in all sessions and applying the knowledge acquired to improve service delivery, strengthen institutional performance and support the successful implementation of government policies.
Also in attendance was the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Dr Sani Sulaiman Wali alongside top government officials, Permanent Secretaries and other senior civil servants.
Delivering the vote of thanks, the Permanent Secretary, Human Resource, Alhaji Sabiu Shuaibu Muhammad, expressed profound appreciation to the Kano State Government for its sustained commitment to training and retraining programmes aimed at enhancing capacity development and accelerating civil service reforms.
He congratulated the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries on their appointments and encouraged them to justify the confidence reposed in them through dedication, accountability and exemplary leadership.
He also expressed gratitude to the Secretary to the State Government and the Head of Service for their visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to building a more efficient and responsive civil service.
The three-day workshop is expected to further strengthen leadership capacity and enhance effective policy execution towards achieving the development objectives of the Kano State Government.
