PSR : Water Resources Ministry Builds Capacity Of Staff

The 2023 Capacity Building/In-House Training on the Revised Public Service Rules for staff of the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation is in progress.

In his welcome address during the training in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary, Shehu Aliyu Shinkafi highlighted the pivotal role of innovations towards becoming a world-class Civil Service.

The Permanent Secretary who was represented by the Director Water Supply, Dr. Dumebi Madu, stressed that the Revised Public Service Rules is aimed at equipping staff with up-to-date knowledge and practices, fostering effective and efficient public service delivery.

He emphasized that the proper application of these rules will enhance the seamless operation of the Public Service, elevating staff competencies, skills, productivity, and human relations administration.

The Permanet Secretary also explained that the Public Service Rules, considered an invaluable compendium of guidelines, underwent its latest revision in 2021, introducing crucial innovations such as the Performance Management System (PMS), Reward for Outstanding Work, Training and Capacity Development, Virtual Meetings and Engagements, Tenure Policy for Directors and Permanent Secretaries, Paternity Leave, Inventions, among others.

Shinkafi noted the privilege of participants in undergoing this training, stressing that adherence to these rules is crucial for governing the actions of Public Servants at work.

He urged participants to approach the training with seriousness, ensuring the optimal utilization of the acquired knowledge.

Present on Day One of the Training Session were Directorate Level Officers of the Ministry and Facilitators from the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation.

Subsequent days of the three-day training will include officers from various grade levels.

By Georgina Humphrey, Edited By Grace Namiji