The newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Dr. Salihu Usman said patriotism has been identified as key in driving better service delivery.
Dr. Usman who stated this in Abuja on Wednesday as he assumed office in the Ministry added that public officials must be patriotic to effectively discharge their duties.
He also stressed that dedication, sincerity of purpose, accountability, and teamwork are vital attributes that drive an organization toward achieving its maximum potential and optimal productivity.
“We are Nigerians, we can build our country to an enviable level if we put our heads together. We should always keep that in mind,” he said.
He promised his commitment to enhancing staff performance and productivity through capacity-building, recognising that enhanced capacity would translate to improved overall performance.
Earlier, the Director overseeing the Office of the Permanent, Mrs. Lauretta Adogu, assured the Permanent Secretary of the commitment of the management and staff to his success while in office.
Director of Productivity Measurement and Labour Standards, Emmanuel Igbinosun appreciated what he called the Permanent Secretary’s “candour and humility”, and pledged the dedication of the management to working together with him to achieve the Ministry’s mandate.
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