The Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Media and Communication, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, has tasked officers in the Ministry of Information and Strategy on need to exhibit their potential for the upliftment of the agency in its statutory responsibilities towards promoting government policies and programmes.
Penpushing reports that Akinmade, gave the task at the new year prayer session, organised by the Ministry, describing the Ministry as a special agency that showcases government activities, while appraising feedback on the effect of its policies.
The Special Adviser emphasized the need for effective information dissemination to enable the populace to be abreast of happenings in the nooks and crannies of the state, adding that the government always appreciate their efforts.
‘It shows that he is watching us closely; we need to do more and improve on our performance. We have talents and potential we need to unleash so that the society will know that we are there”, Akinmade stated.
Penpushing further reports that he assured that training programmes would be conducted for Information Officers, to deliver more on their duties as core professionals, admonishing them to be creative in rejiging programmes that would reflect ISEYA mantra of the present administration.
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mr. Waheed Adesina, in his remarks encouraged officers to prioritise their health and ensure regular check-up, stressing that they should cross-fertilise ideas to move the agency to the next level.
Penpushing also reports that Adesina told the workers that there should be constructive engagement that will better their lot and the ministry; adding that the management was ready to listen and help when necessary.
The Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Information Chapel, Comrade Femi Osipitan, in his contributions charged the Information Officers to be diligent in the discharge of their duties, ensure healthy lifestyle and be closer to God through their journey in year 2024.
Penpushing reports that. Samuel Ogungbesan and Mr. Rasak Sekoni in their separate sermon in Christian and Muslim, charged officers the Ministry to cooperate and support the management in achieving the set goals of the ministry, involve God in all their endeavours, praying that all would be well in year 2024.
The Director of Information, Planning, Research and Statistics, Mr. Lanre Ogunyinka, in his remarks lauded Governor Dapo Abiodun for the developmental strides in the state, appreciating Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication, Directors, Deputy Directors and officers for rendering effective service in the outgone year.
Penpushing further reports two Information Officers, Mr. Femi Salako and Mrs. Gbonjubola Alao, in an interview appreciated God for the gift of life, promising on behalf of their colleagues to continue to be loyal and be proactive in line with the rules and regulations of the Civil Service.
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