Yobe govt trains 3,370 newly employed staff

The Yobe State government has organised an orientation workshop for 3,370 newly employed staff drawn from across 178 political wards for effective service delivery in their respective ministries, departments and agencies in the state.

Declaring the orientation training open, facilitated by CEES Assist Resources Ltd, the Yobe State Head of Service, Hamidu M. Alhaji, said the training was meant to equip the newly recruited workers with the essential skills, knowledge and values in discharging their responsibilities for optimum results.

He stated that the training, taking place concurrently in the three senatorial headquarters of the state, was, apart from building the capacity of the new employees, equally meant to bring new employees together for interaction and sharing of ideas.

The head of service revealed that the trainees are expected to be well-equipped with administrative and technical know-how before they are assigned suitable responsibilities for the attainment of organisational goals in their respective ministries, departments and agencies.

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“The training is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of civil service structures and functions, equip participants with the essential skills in communication, team work, problem-solving and decision-making among others.”

Earlier, in a welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Establishment Office of the Head of Service, Alhaji Shayubu Ibrahim Amshi, said it is pertinent to note that the employment of young degree,  HND, NCE and diploma holders forms an important part of the effort of the present administration of Governor Mai Mala Buni to reinvigorating the civil service.