From Femi Mustapha, in Kaduna
Kaduna State Government has warned newly appointed political leaders to desist from irresponsible social media posts.
This was disclosed at a two-day capacity-building workshop organized by the Office of the Head of Service and the Principal Private Secretary to Governor Uba Sani, held from December 4th to 5th.
A communiqué issued after the workshop noted that the Kaduna State Public Service is strictly guided by “Scheme of Service, Stores Regulations, The Guide to Administrative Procedures, and Financial Instructions.”
The communiqué recommended that the Department of Printing Services (Government Printer) should produce these Statute/Regulatory Books and sell them to public servants at affordable fees.
The communiqué, jointly signed by Alhaji Waziri Garba and Malam Ibraheem Musa, the Senior Special Assistant on Administration and the Chief Press Secretary respectively, stated that the capacity building was organized for employees of the Government House.
Participants at the workshop commended the Kaduna State Government, under the leadership of Senator Uba Sani, for organizing the workshop, which they described as “the first of its kind in the history of the state.”
Governor Uba Sani was particularly applauded for his leadership style, which emphasizes inclusion, pro-people policies, workers’ welfare, and training. They also recommended further training and workshops for all categories of civil servants continuously.
Academics, technocrats, bureaucrats, and senior government officials presented papers at the workshop on diverse topics, followed by interactive sessions.
According to the communiqué, “Kaduna State Government is a trailblazer in reforms but notwithstanding, the Civil Service Commission and the Office of the Head of Service are still improving on the recruitment process and the service generally.”
The communiqué disclosed that “Kaduna State has one of the most robust Procurement Laws in the country, which is in line with international best practice.”
“Kaduna State and Lagos State are the only sub-nationals that have a Gender Responsive Policy, which waives the Kaduna State Public Procurement Authority (KADPPA) registration fees for women-owned businesses.”
“The KADPPA non-refundable tender fees have also been reviewed downwards by 50% for all women-owned businesses. Additionally, women-owned businesses are only required to pay 50% of the registration fees for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.”
Political appointees were advised to, “desist from random and irresponsible posts on social media because such comments can be misconstrued as the viewpoint of Government, thereby causing reputational damage or public outcry.”
The communiqué stated that “Public servants must be disciplined, loyal to the Government of the day, show courtesy in the discharge of their duties, cooperate, and be honest in all their official engagements.”
“It is also essential for public servants to adhere to laid-down procedures in the conduct of Government business, as failure to do so leads to systemic decay of the service and corruption.”
The communiqué noted that “Information and Communication Technology enhances service delivery in public service but should not negate procedural matters in the management and documentation of Government activities.”
It advised that the “communication skills of Government House employees should be upscaled because they are closest to the seat of power. For this reason, they are seen as the Ambassadors of the administration. So, they should be able to communicate the Government’s policies.”
Public servants were also advised to rededicate themselves to the actualization of Governor Uba Sani’s SUSTAIN Agenda, aimed at providing dividends of democracy to the good people of Kaduna State, whose mandate he is holding in trust.
