The Executive Chairman of Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Femi Akinwumi has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving the capacity of its staff for optimal service delivery.
Prof. Akinwumi gave the remarks in Ado Ekiti while declaring open a capacity building programme for selected participants from SUBEB on “Self Development and Personal Effectiveness in the Workplace”.
Akinwumi stated that the training programme is aimed at equipping staff with essential skills and knowledge to enhance their productivity and performance in civil service.
The SUBEB Boss emphasized the importance of continuous learning and self-improvement, stating that a well-trained and motivated workforce is crucial to achieving goals and delivering quality education to the people of Ekiti State.
He assured participants that the government is dedicated to providing opportunities for staff development, adding that “we will continue to invest in our human capital development, recognizing that they are our most valuable assets”, he said.
Prof. Akinwumi also noted that the capacity building program is part of Ekiti SUBEB’s efforts to enhance the skills and knowledge of its staff, and to improve the overall quality of education in Ekiti State.
He acknowledged the efforts of the state Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji on providing quality basic education for pupils, adding that the Governor’s giant strides in education have continued to boost the performance of the pupils in every competitive examination.
The Executive Chairman urged participants to take advantage of the training to improve their skills and performance, and to contribute to the growth and development of Ekiti State.
The program, facilitated by expert resource persons, led by the retired Permanent Secretaries in the State Civil Service, Dr. Akinjide Akinleye and Mr. Sola Ogunmiluyi, covered key areas including personal effectiveness, communication skills, time management, and stress management, post-retirement plan, team building and interpersonal relationships in the workplace, financial literacy and personal finance, ethical leadership, public administration and strategic management.
The program organized by the department of Administration and Supply also has among the facilitators, the Director, Mrs. ‘Desola Adetayo and her deputy, Mr. Gbenga Emiloju.
In his goodwill message, the SUBEB Acting Permanent Secretary, Mr. Femi Dada described the program as an eye-opener for members of staff, particularly the new education officers who will be trained on the rudiments of their career in the civil service as related to education.
Mr. Dada thanked the organizers for their innovation as well as the Executive Chairman for providing the enabling environment for members of staff to thrive.
Attendance at the opening ceremony included; Directors, Deputy Directors and the participants.