Kano Government Begins Three-Day Induction Workshop for Newly Appointed Permanent Secretaries
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a more efficient, accountable and result-oriented Civil Service with the commencement of a three-day induction workshop for 19 newly appointed Permanent Secretaries.
The workshop, organised by the Office of the Head of Service, is themed “Accountable Leadership, Policy Execution and Institutional Transformation.” It is aimed at equipping the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries with the knowledge, leadership skills and strategic competencies required to effectively implement government policies and drive institutional excellence across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
This was contained in a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Rulayya Uba Sulaiman, and made available to journalists.
Declaring the workshop open on behalf of the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Umar Faruk Ibrahim, reaffirmed the administration’s unwavering commitment to developing a competent, transparent and performance-driven public service.
He described the office of Permanent Secretary as one of the most strategic positions in government, emphasizing that its occupants are expected to provide visionary leadership, ensure effective implementation of government policies and uphold the highest standards of integrity, accountability and professionalism.
In her welcome address, the Head of Service, Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota, described the induction programme as a critical component of the state’s ongoing civil service reform agenda. She noted that the workshop would expose participants to modern leadership practices, innovative public sector management strategies and the ethical values expected of senior government officials.
She urged the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries to actively participate in all sessions, stressing that the knowledge and experience gained would enhance service delivery, strengthen institutional performance and support the successful implementation of the administration’s development policies.
Also in attendance were the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Dr. Sani Sulaiman Wali, top government functionaries, Permanent Secretaries and other senior civil servants.
Delivering the vote of thanks, the Permanent Secretary, Human Resource, Alhaji Sabiu Shuaibu Muhammad, expressed appreciation to the Kano State Government for sustaining training and retraining programmes aimed at strengthening capacity development and accelerating civil service reforms.
He congratulated the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries and urged them to justify the confidence reposed in them through dedication, accountability and exemplary leadership in the discharge of their duties.
He also commended the Secretary to the State Government and the Head of Service for their visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to building a more responsive, efficient and people-oriented Civil Service.
The three-day induction workshop is expected to enhance the leadership capacity of the new Permanent Secretaries, improve policy implementation and further advance the Kano State Government’s vision of an effective and transformed public service.
