The Governing Council of the Institute of Leadership, Coaching and Strategy (ILCS) had paid a courtesy visit to the Oyo State Head of Service. Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, as part of its strategy for collaboration for high level engagements with leaders across the sectors and industries of the Nigerian economy.
Penpushing reports that the council delegation led by its President and Chairman of Governing Council, Dr. Olasunkade Azeez were received by the Head of Service accompanied by other key functionaries in the State’s Public and Civil Service.
The others include Commissioner of Establishments and Training, Prof. Salihu Abdulwaheed Adelabu; Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, Alhaji Kamorudeen Aderibigbe, Permanent Secretaries and other Principal Officers.
Penpushing further reports that the Permanent Secretary, Service Policy and Strategy, Office of the Head of Service Alhaji Taiwo Niran Mustapha, in a welcome address on behalf of the Head of Service said the courtesy visit is not only significant, it is profoundly historic.
‘The very concepts of leadership, policy, and strategy, which form the bedrock of your Institute’s mission, first found expression in the political lexicon of our nation through the visionary leadership of Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola, ably supported by the legendary policy strategist, Chief Simeon Adebo”, he said
Penpushing also reports that he further stated that it was also noteworthy that the visit coincided with a defining moment in the evolution of the Oyo State Civil Service.
“The designation of the Permanent Secretary has recently changed from Service Matters to Service Policy and Strategy. This transformation is not merely nominal; it is substantive, and it aligns seamlessly with your mission to regulate and promote disciplined leadership for a just, equitable, and fair society through research, advocacy, capacity building, and strategic leadership development’, he added
Penpushing reports that the President of the Institute, Dr. Olasunkade Azeez expressed its profound gratitude to the Head of Service and her team for according him and his team a warm reception.
“We come seeking collaboration on capacity building and strategic support for mutual benefits. We invite your good self and other key functionaries in the Oyo State Public and Civil Service to join the Institute as members in this clarion call. It a national assignment and leveraging on our expertise will upskill your key officers to engender a worldclass service delivery in the State”, Azeez stated.
Penpushing further reports that he stressed that the Institute is moving leadership functions, positions, development and actualisation beyond theory to evidence-based value execution for great impact and multiplier-outcomes to better the people, processes and procedures for national development through best good governance.”
The President commended the Governor Seyi Makinde, for his administration’s giant strides and monumental reformative agenda across the sectors in the State, adding that the council valued align with the Oyo State government’s transformative initiatives
“We believe our values align with the Oyo State government’s transformative initiatives, and our objectives can be mutually beneficial to both sides if well aligned, he emphasised.
Penpushing also reports that the Head of Service in her remarks said that the Institute’s visit reflected a commitment to leadership development and capacity building and fortunately, the Oyo State Civil Service is committed to professionalism, discipline, and improved service delivery, prioritising leadership development with a focus on character, vision, integrity, and accountability.
The number one civil servant added that it is clear that the Governing Council of the Institute of Leadership, Coaching and Strategy (ILCS) and Oyo State have the same focus with their presentation on why they visited.
Penpushing reports that she enumerated some significant strides achieved since her assumption of duty as Head of Service in some areas which include: implementing performance management systems, by enhancing accountability and transparency and developing cadreship training programs, by building capacity for current and future leaders
The others are strengthening our policy framework, by driving strategic reforms and innovations, fostering a culture of excellence, by recognising and rewarding outstanding performance
Penpushing further reports that in appreciation of her sterling leadership qualities and significant strides achieved in the State Civil Service, Oni was presented with leadership awards along with some other key functionaries.
Meanwhile, the council President was accompanied on the visit by key officers, including Barrister Ifeoma Adeniyi, Registrar and Chief Executive; Mrs. Toyin Emeordi, South West Region Coordinator; Dr. Morounfoluwa Oyebola, Vice Chairman, Membership Experience Committee and Mrs. Olamide Olabiran, a Fellow.
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