Upskill beyond basic training, Oyo charges civil servants

Oyo State civil servants have been challenged to actively seek knowledge and acquire skills beyond their current training to maintain their professional relevance. Professor Abdulwaheed Adelabu, the state's Commissioner for Establishments and Training, issued this call during the opening of a one-day capacity-building workshop for 85 workers.

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Civil servants need to undergo more training and acquire additional skills that will enhance their efficiencies and responsibilities at the state level.

The workshop, organized by the state government at the Simeon Adebo Staff Development Centre in Ibadan, aimed to equip workers with enhanced efficiencies and responsibilities. Professor Adelabu emphasized that the government, through the Simeon Adebo Staff Development Centre, is committed to continuous training for all staff, both academic and non-academic, to uphold the legacy of Simeon Adebo.

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The government, through the Simeon Adebo Staff Development Centre, is not relenting in ensuring that all cadres in the service are trained; both the academic and non-academic staff are working to sustain the legacy of Simeon Adebo.

Addressing the nation's economic challenges, Adelabu assured civil servants that their welfare remains a top priority for Governor Seyi Makinde. He acknowledged that the economic hardship is widespread but noted the government's efforts to cushion its effects. Initiatives such as the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) program and a N10,000 fuel subsidy allowance for transportation, along with provided buses, were highlighted as measures to ease the burden on workers.

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A couple of years back, it was only in Oyo State that we had an initiative called Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER). Also, there is a fuel subsidy allowance of N10,000 for each worker to ease transportation burden, as well as buses to convey them to and from different locations.

Adelabu stated that Oyo State ranks among the top three states in Nigeria for workers' welfare, based on economic indicators. The workshop included participants from various roles, such as auditors, account officers, and secretaries, drawn from 25 ministries, departments, and agencies. Participants were encouraged to "learn to earn" to diversify their income streams.

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