Abiodun flags off strategic leadership training for Ogun workforce at Awujale Institute

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called on the top echelons of the state’s civil/public service to continue to hold integrity and accountability in high esteem, lead by example, and live up to expectations as they discharge their statutory duties.

Prince Abiodun gave the charge while declaring open a 5-day training on “Strategic Leadership and Management Course” for Permanent Secretaries, Principals-General, General Managers, Clerks of the state’s House of Assembly, Auditors General, Executive Secretaries, and Heads of Professional Bodies in the State at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona School of Governance Studies (NIPSS-OSKASOGS) Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State.

According to Abiodun, who was represented by his deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, as citizens look up to these top echelons to uphold the highest standards, they must continue to lead by example and remain faithful to the principles of transparency, responsibility, and service.

The governor, while appreciating the dedicated professionals who form the bedrock of the Public Service of the State, said the training was a promise made and a promise kept, and that this crop of participants would be the first to be trained at the Institute.

“This training is a reflection of our administration’s commitment to strengthening the Public Service as a driver of development.”

He appreciated the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Dr. Sikiru Kayode Adetona, for facilitating the establishment of the Institution at Olabisi Onabanjo University, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu, for approving the school’s takeover by NIPSS, and the Leadership of the Institute for equipping the participants with a robust and relevant curriculum aimed at enabling them to function effectively at their duty posts.

In his remarks, the Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, acknowledged the Governor for his constant support and strong commitment to the progress of the public service of the Gateway State, pointing out that Prince Abiodun, in words and deeds, remained steadfast in his belief that a well-equipped, knowledgeable, and forward-thinking Public Service is the foundation of governance and sustainable development.

“This Strategic Leadership and Management Course we are witnessing today is yet another demonstration of the Governor’s commitment to capacity building and professional excellence in the State Public Service; it is a promise made and a promise kept,” the HoS said.