Kogiflame
The Kogi State Head of Service, Mr. Elijah Evinemi has said that henceforth, elevation in the state civil service will be performance based.
He made this known on Monday during while inaugurating a groundbreaking in-house training program for administrative and executive officers, heralding a new era in civil service promotions.
He said the event marks the beginning of the transformative journey of equipping administrators to drive positive change, adding that government recognize optimal performance as the cornerstone of effective civil service delivery.”
“The mandate of Governor Ahmed Ododo is clear: reform the civil service. We’ve engaged renowned institutions like LIPS, Koro, ASCO and the Center for Management Development for capacity building. This training lays the foundation for excellence
“We’re transitioning from manual operations to Gen Z administration, embracing artificial intelligence while recognizing the vital human element. Our goal is to equip you with expertise to manage finance and non-financial assets effectively.”
The Head of civil service noted that all that was needed for the program to succeed has been provided by the Governor adding that the Training is free for all participants.
He prayed for continued growth and success, stating, “To whom much is given, much is expected.”
The Deputy Director of Training in the office of the Head of civil service, Hajia Marim Yakubu in her remark emphasized, that they are committed to reforming the civil service through capacity building. “Our mandate is clear: optimal performance from civil servants.”