State Government Prioritizes Civil Servant Training for Growth and Development

The Nasarawa State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to training and retraining civil servants, recognizing their crucial role in driving growth and development. Governor Abdullahi Sule emphasized this during the closing ceremony of a five-day workshop on Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement in Lafia.

Workshop Objectives

Enhance social equity and procurement management skills
Develop capacity of Directors, Permanent Secretaries, and other participants
Foster transparency, equity, and sustainability in government policies

Key Stakeholders’ Views

Governor Abdullahi Sule: Civil Service is the nerve that stimulates development
Professor Sa’adatu Liman (Vice Chancellor, Nasarawa State University Keffi) and Professor Lami Nnamonu (Director, Centre for Innovation in Procurement, Environment and Social Standards Enhancement, JS Tarka University): Workshop enhances knowledge in areas beneficial to humanity

Workshop Impact

Over 105 participants from Nasarawa State and others from Benue, Niger, and Plateau States benefited
Enhanced capacity in procurement management, environmental sustainability, and social equity
Promotes integrity, professionalism, and mismanagement prevention

Solidarity and Future Plans

Organized labour pledged to disseminate gained knowledge
Participants, including Isiyaka Kuyambana (Nasarawa State Ministry of Works), praised the workshop’s effectiveness

By prioritizing civil servant training, the Nasarawa State Government aims to boost development and growth, aligning with its mission to stimulate progress.