Ogun inducts recruits to boost public service delivery

The Ogun State Government has inducted newly recruited officers into its civil/public service, as part of efforts to strengthen workforce capacity and enhance efficient service delivery across ministries, departments and agencies.

According to a statement made available to The PUNCH on Tuesday, the induction was held at the Obas Complex at the state secretariat, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta.

Speaking at the induction, the Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya, said the recruitment of new officers into the basic grade levels of the civil service reflected the government’s commitment to building a strong and efficient workforce capable of driving its developmental agenda.

Onasanya stressed that an effective workforce was critical to achieving the objectives of the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun, adding that the state’s public service had been regarded as one of the most efficient and forward-looking in the country due to sustained reforms and professionalism.

He said, “The leadership of Prince Dapo Abiodun continues to prioritise the strengthening of the civil/public service through his strategic response to the increasing demand of governance by expanding staff strength, which is seen as a demonstration of his foresight and commitment to efficiency in service delivery.”

Onasanya explained that the induction programme was designed to integrate the new entrants into the service, equip them with the necessary knowledge, and prepare them for effective performance in their respective roles.

He reiterated the government’s commitment to developing a competent and ethically grounded workforce guided by established rules, regulations, and operational procedures.

The HoS urged the participants to uphold the core values of the civil service, including integrity, accountability, transparency, diligence, discipline, and respect for due process.

He added that the civil service remained the engine room of government, stressing that its effectiveness depended largely on the quality and commitment of its workforce.

In her welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Bureau of Establishments and Training, Lydia Fajounbo, said the orientation programme became necessary following observations that many recruits lacked adequate knowledge of the core values and expectations of the civil service.

She said the programme would provide participants with the skills and tools needed to succeed, noting that experienced resource persons had been engaged to facilitate critical sessions.

Fajounbo added that the induction marked the beginning of the participants’ career journey and urged them to build a solid foundation for future growth.

In their goodwill messages, the permanent secretaries in the Bureaux of Public Service Reforms, Jola Oyeneye; State Pensions, Arinola Adetayo; and Local Government Pensions, Olufisan Osiyale, encouraged the participants to take advantage of the training.

They described the programme as an opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and urged the new officers to develop good character, foster teamwork, build relationships, and maintain transparency in their duties.