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By Jamilu Bello
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women and social development affairs Barr. Suwaiba Ibrahim Barau, has promised to build on the already laid foundation by her predecessor.
Barau who was recently appointed as a state Permanent Secretary by, Governor Dauda Lawal was received by the outgoing Permanent Secretary Dr Yalwa along with the Directors and staff of Office during the handing over ceremony.
The new Permanent Secretary, while soliciting the cooperation and dedication of staff, promised to run an open-door policy, and hit the ground running to deliver and consolidate on the gains of the state Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan.
“To make the Service more innovative, challenging and competitive, we need to invest in Human Capital to improve the growth trajectory we aspire to achieve”, she added.
Barr suwaiba Barau on a lighter note stated that she is a “Technology Junkie” and as such she promised to expose Civil Servants to modern technological skills that are fit for purpose.
She urged staff to work assiduously as a team and have the right mindset to deliver quality service to the Public in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present Administration, as well as contribute to the development of the Service.
Barr, Suwaiba praised Dr yalwa for his relentless efforts in moving the Career Management Office forward and promised to always consult him in moving the Office to greater heights.
Earlier, the outgoing Permanent Secretary who has just been redeployed to the state Ministry of Agriculture , expressed satisfaction and self-fulfillment serving in the Ministry, which he termed the engine and coordinating room of the Service.
Yalwa stated that as Permanent Secretary, he has learnt some useful techniques, skills, and innovation, thanking Governor Dauda Lawal given him the platform to serve the nation.
He urged the new Permanent Secretary to give her best because the task ahead is enormous, assuring that his doors will remain open.
Earlier in her welcome address, Director Admin applauded the outgoing Permanent Secretary for pushing staff under his Office out of their comfort zone for better performance.
The ceremony was well attended by a number of staff, colleagues, family members, friends, and well-wishers.
