- Assures Nigeria Institute of Management of Support
- Felicitates With President Tinubu On Birthday
By Adango Isokarari (Rivers State Correspondent, in Portharcourt)
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed the determination of his Administration to build and strengthen the capacity of workers in the State's Civil Service.
The Governor said this during a meeting held behind closed doors in Government House, Port Harcourt, with the national leadership of Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) Chartered, on Thursday.
After the meeting, leader of the delegation and National President of NIM, Dr. Christiana Atako, told newsmen that Governor Fubara, a fellow of the Institute and astute manager, excited them with his plans on human capital development and other development initiatives.
Dr. Atako, who is also the Chairman of Council of NIM said: "In fact, he was talking so much about the civil service. I have told you that one of our strengths is to develop capacity of the workforce, and we told him that we are interested in the civil service of this state.
"We are interested in building capacity of the workforce because we believe that if you have the right workforce, you'll be able to have successful system. And if you have a successful system, leadership will be very easy," she said.
She emphasised that: "And when we told him, he bought the idea. He said he was happy about that. He wants a situation where, apart from the infrastructure that he was putting in place, he also wants to build the capacity of the people," the president added.
Dr. Atako stated that as an Institute, they were impressed with the giant strides of the leadership of Governor Fubara; the many infrastructural projects, both ongoing and completed, including the welfare packages for civil servants, particularly the Christmas bonus of N100, 000.00.
She pointed out the distinguishing attributes of a great and good leader, which included exhibiting empathy and motivating the workers to become more productive, which were evident in the leadership shown by Governor Fubara.
Dr. Atako said they also informed the Governor of their forthcoming annual national conference slated to hold in Port Harcourt, which was always used to discuss issues that were of interest to the nation and contribute to the development of the country.
Those in the delegation were Registrar/Chief Executive of NIM, Mrs Taiwo Olusesi; former National Vice President, Dame Christie Toby; Council Members, Engr. Beniah Ojum; Prof. Sylva Opuala-Charles; Zonal Chairman and Chairman LOC NIM ANMC, Pastor Eyo Okpo-Ene; former National Treasurer, Chief Grant Orugbani; and Eze Ekpeye Logbo III, His Imperial Majesty, Kelvin N. Anugwo.
Others are former Deputy Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly and Member LOC NIM ANMC, Rt. Hon. Marshall Stanley-Uwom; AGM, Hotel Presidential, Mr. Rex Yakpogoro; Member LOC NIM ANMC, Engr. Eze Egwurugwu; Sir Mike Elechi; Member LOC NIM ANMC, Dr. Kelechi Belinda Udeogu; Secretary, South South Zone and Secretary LOC NIM ANMC, Mr. Christian U. Abu; Emeritus Professor Simeon Chituru Achinehu.
In another development, governor Fubara, has, on behalf of his wife, Lady Valerie, and the people of Rivers State, felicitated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he marks his 72nd Birthday on Friday, March 29, 2024.
In his message, Governor Fubara described President Tinubu as a devout and selfless leader, an advocate of peace and unity, and a bridge builder that has engendered the growth of democracy in Nigeria.
He also recalled Mr President's leading role in the rebirth of our democracy through the instrumentality of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), during the bitter days of the military junta, and his leadership in the formation of strong political platforms, culminating in the emergence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to drive Nigeria's democratic transformation.
Governor Fubara said: “You are a hardworking and people-oriented leader, committed to promoting peace, upholding the unity of the nation and improving the welfare of Nigerians through quality service delivery and good governance as enunciated in your 'Renewed Hope Agenda.
“The policies and programmes of your Administration are testament of your commitment to ensuring the growth and transformation of the nation under your leadership,” he added.
He prayed that God Almighty grant Mr President good health, divine enablement and grace to continue to serve the nation and humanity in the midst of the present economic and security challenges.
"As you celebrate your birthday, on behalf of my wife, the Government and people of Rivers State, I pray that God Almighty will bless you with wisdom, peace of mind, more strength and sound health to deliver the desired democratic dividends to Nigerians,” Governor Fubara said. NNL.
