The minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Sen George Akume has called for the motivation of civil servants, saying that it is the only way they would bring out their best to improve productivity.
According to the minister, to encourage hard work, creativity, professionalism, and teamwork in the civil service cadet, the staff must be motivated. Speaking when his ministry rewarded 40 civil servants in various categories of ministerial awards, departmental awards, recognition of retirees, posthumous recognition, recognition of sports medalists, and recognition for outstanding performance, Akume said if the civil service must continue to be productive, hardworking people must be recognized and rewarded.
“We’re gathered here to recognize and celebrate staff of the ministry who have distinguished themselves in various categories. “We’re here to motivate them as it’s a vital aspect of any organization. It is a type of remuneration that can psychologically encourage employees to focus and perform better in their job. “Tonight, award recipients, I congratulate you for the outstanding achievements in various categories as the honor bestowed on you today is an indication that the ministry recognizes and appreciates your effort and it’s asking you to do more for greater recognition,” Akume said.
The head of service of the federation (HoS), Mrs. Folashade Yemi-Esan, praised the gesture of the ministry, stating that the federal government instituted the mechanism to ensure that hardworking and committed civil servants are fairly and timely appreciated and rewarded while serving. The HoS, who was represented by one of the permanent secretaries in the ministry, Dr. Ngozi Onwudiwe, stressed that the event is targeted at improving productivity as well as attracting, nurturing, and retaining the best employees within the service. The permanent secretary of, the Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Mrs. Ibiene Patricia Roberts commended the awardees and tasked other employees to redouble their efforts and commitment to be graciously rewarded someday.
