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By Maduka Nweke
The Federal Ministry of Works has announced the commencement of training programmes for its workers from grade level 14 and above and the establishment of a Staff Welfare Fund.
Minister of Works, David Umahi, who said that the welfare will commence from March 2024, also announced the involvement of the Ministry’s staff in the monitoring and evaluation of projects executed by the Ministry nationwide and the reactivation of the whistle blowers desk to assist in reporting jobs not done in accordance with specifications.
Umahi, who disclosed this during a reception organized in his honour by the workers of the Ministry, urged civil servants all over the country to place Nigeria first in the discharge of their duties. He added that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu means well for Nigeria and deserves all the support and cooperation needed for him to achieve enduring solutions to Nigeria’s socio-economic problems.
“You see, the problem of our country is the problem of all of us. We need to bring back to the society what we’ve taken from society. We need to do that. It’s not the blame of the President; it’s not the blame of the past President. Americans will always say America first”.
The Minister had earlier thanked the workers for the surprise reception by the workers and the award of honour given to him by the workers. He particularly thanked the leadership of the Joint Union of the Ministry for their sense of happiness and thankfulness, which they demonstrated through their surprise reception. He promised to continue to serve the purpose of his appointment with the deepest sense of responsibility in collaboration with the workforce.
Speaking on behalf of the entire staff, the Permanent Secretary Permanent Secretary, Dr. Yakubu Adam Kofaramata, praised the professional and administrative capacities of the Minister of. The Permanent Secretary described him as a super intelligent, action-packed, and vision -driven Minister who recognizes and values the potential of the workers.
“The workers, and indeed, Nigerians, are happy with Mr. President for appointing a round peg in a round hole to head the Federal Ministry of Works. We assure you that we will continue to work loyally with the core values of honesty, integrity, industry, and objectivity for the good of our Ministry,’’.
Presenting the award of honour to the Minister, the Chairman of the Joint Union, Mr. Omobolanle Kuti, stated that the event was organized for all the workers to give honour to whom honour is due.
He stated that the Minister has shown a good example of a compassionate leader who cares for the welfare of his people and the progress of his fatherland. ‘‘You have shown a great difference in the way you care for our welfare, in the way you attend to mails, in supervising the projects executed under the Ministry, in your power of contract negotiations and assuring best standards in the delivery of road projects.
In his vote of thanks, the Director, Human Resources, Mr. Aliyu Abdallahi, appreciated the Minister for his selfless service and care for the wellbeing of the civil servants in the Ministry describing him as a special breed of politician who works for the good of all persons despite their place of origin.
