The Director General, John Odigie-Oyegun Public Service Academy, Imuwahen Ajoonu, has disclosed that the academy trained about 7,040 civil and public servants within one year of its establishment.
Ajoonu disclosed this in Benin at an Open House for journalists, social media influencers and online content creators.
“Till date, the Academy has successfully trained 7040 civil and public servants, aligning with its mission to shape a skilled and innovative public service workforce.
“JOOPSA offers a diverse program covering vital topics such as “Managing the Retirement Disruption,” “Negotiation and Collaboration for Leaders,” and “Public Policy Evaluation and Interpretation.”
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She restated the institutes commitment to continuous professional skills enhancement through innovative training programs and expanded collaborations with industry leaders, ensuring ongoing relevance and excellence in public service delivery.
She explained that the institute is collaborating with institutions like Nexford University, the Project Management Institute of Nigeria, and Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI), to equip civil and public servants the requisite knowledge to aid service delivery.
She said JOOPSA has transformative impact on civil and public service through training, ushering in a new era of excellence under Governor Godwin Obaseki’s leadership.
On his part, Governor Obaseki said the institutes has changed the way the public service operates, by igniting a culture change and improving service delivery.
“This has made the digitalization of government activities easier as the civil servant can now function within a system that promotes continuous learning and development due to the training acquired at JOOPSA.”
“The entire state will definitely benefit from the impact of JOOPSA in the near future, as we focus on strengthening our institutions, through capacity building,” Obaseki said.
