Extend hands of cooperation to my successor – Outgoing Works Ministry PS tells staff

By Adeola Ogunrinde

The outgoing permanent secretary of Federal Ministry of Works Yakubu Adams Kofarmata, has urged the staff to extend the same hands of cooperation he enjoyed, to his successor, Engr. Olufunsho Olusesan Adebiyi.

Kofarmata said this during the handing over ceremony to Adebiyi in Abuja.

The outgoing Permanent Secretary commended the staff for working with him, harmoniously, appealing “I beg of you, extend the same hands of cooperation, support and comradeship to him and I am sure you will never regret it.”

In his acceptance speech, the new Permanent Secretary applauded the outgoing for his excellent track record, while in office, noting that many of the Ministry’s staff have learnt a lot from working with him.

He added that Kofarmata has always been there for the Staff of the Ministry and ensure proper things are done.

While soliciting for equal or more dedication and cooperation, Adebiyi disclosed that the challenges facing the Ministry and the country, at large, are enormous, insisting that only cooperation among staff could tackle the challenges.

He said “I want to assure you that I will do my best by the grace of God. The challenges are enormous before us and I am sure that we would overcome them, together.”

Engr. Adebiyi is redeployed from the State House, while Kofarmata is reporting to the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) for further posting.