The Department of Quality Assurance (DQA), Education Secretariat of the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory, FCTA, on Friday, recognised and honoured outstanding staff for dedication to duty.
The Director of the Authority Dr. Favour Nse, said at the maiden edition of the award and recognition ceremony in Abuja, that the goal was to recognise the achievements of the DQA community.
Nse stated that “the event also furnished an opportunity to inspire one another to reach greater heights, adding that “each award serves as a reminder that excellence is attainable, and we can continue to raise the bar.”
She said that the staff was assessed for their integrity, dedication to duty, promptness in carrying out their duties, and general attitude to the establishment.
She described the awardees as “epitome of distinction”, for their unwavering dedication, outstanding skills, and remarkable achievements which have set them apart as true leaders in their fields.
“I congratulate you for your hard work and commendable contribution to our organisation’s success.
“I urge all of you to continue embracing the spirit of quality, striving for excellence, and becoming the torchbearers of change in our organisation and beyond,” she said.
The director said that the DQA was established with a vision to promote and uphold a culture of quality, adding that the award ceremony was a testimony of the fruits of the relentless pursuit of excellence.
The Acting Secretary, Education Secretariat, Mr. Abdulrarak Leramoh, while congratulating the recipients of the awards, promised to improve the working environment to increase workers’ productivity.
Leramoh said that a “discussion has already begun on how to alleviate some of the challenges confronting workers in the field following the fuel subsidy removal.’
He noted that despite the challenges occasioned by the subsidy removal, the officers still access rural communities and rough terrain in their commitment to ensure that private and public schools deliver quality education.
“The occasion today is to show you that all your efforts were recognised and we will continue to recognise and honour outstanding performance.
“This is because it is the efforts of the quality assurance department that led to the kind of quality education, we are recording in the FCT,” he said.
Mr. Adesola Olusade, Permanent Secretary, FCTA, commended the management of the quality assurance department for initiating the award, to honour staff that gave their all, in service to humanity.
Describing the event as “historic”, Olusade said it has provided FCTA the opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate the staff for distinguishing themselves in their official assignments.
Mr. Mudi Muhammed, the accountant of the department emerged as the overall best staff, while Mrs Osaus Osawonyo emerged as best in Abuja Municipal Zone.
Other awardees include Mrs. Ngozi Enyonghasin, Bwari Area Zone, Mrs. Bello Ruth, Abaji Zone, Mr. Ahani Sinday, Kwali Zone, Malam Aminu Abubakar, Kuj Zone, Mrs. Osak Felicia, Karshi Zone and Mrs Ogbuka Patience, Gwagwalada Zone.
Mr. Tobi Samuel received the Best Zonal Coordinator Award; Mrs. Osakwe Felicia, the Best Lead Evaluator Award, and the Most Dedicated Security Personnel Award went to Danke Simon (post-humours).
Another staff was awarded for good behaviour, while former and current directors of the department were also recognised for their contribution to the development of the department.
Reacting to the awards, the best staff awardee, Muhammad, ascribed his success to hard work and dedication to duty.
He said that his dedication to duty has contributed to the increase in revenue generation from about N30 million to about N160 million to N170 million monthly by the department.
Mercy Chukwudiebere
