The Delta State Government has concluded its seven-weekend Senior Management Course organised by the Office of the Head of Service in Asaba, with a focus on strengthening leadership and management capacity in the state’s public service.
The course brought together 150 senior management personnel for intensive training aimed at enhancing their administrative skills and equipping them to deliver more effective, efficient and responsive public service.
In her opening remarks, the Head of Service, Delta State, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, said the programme was designed to expose participants to contemporary management concepts and equip them with the knowledge and skills required to deliver high-quality public services efficiently and effectively.
She explained that the training would provide participants with valuable insights and practical skills to navigate the increasing demands of the modern civil service, while also promoting collaborative learning and constructive discussions on strategies for advancing the public service and the development of the state.
Oseji expressed the expectation that participants would apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the course to ensure that government policies and initiatives translated into tangible benefits for citizens through effective leadership and management in their respective establishments.
She emphasised that the impact of the training should be reflected in the participants’ job performance and, ultimately, in the quality and efficiency of services rendered to the public.
The Head of Service expressed appreciation to the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for his unwavering support for and commitment to staff development.
She noted that the governor’s support had served as a source of encouragement to the state’s public service, adding that his administration had provided the resources and institutional backing required to ensure the successful implementation of the programme.
Oseji also appreciated the Chairman and members of the Delta State Civil Service Commission for the cordial relationship and sustained collaboration between the commission and the Office of the Head of Service.
Also speaking, the Director-General of the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), Dr. (Mrs.) Funke Adepoju, who was represented by the Director of Studies and Head of the Entrepreneurship Department, Mr. Odafen Dominic, expressed delight that all 150 participants who commenced the course successfully completed the programme.
Dominic described the achievement as commendable, noting that it demonstrated the participants’ commitment, resilience and dedication throughout the training.
He also commended Governor Oborevwori for his sustained commitment to human capital development, institutional growth and improved public service delivery in Delta State.
According to him, the governor’s administration, through its MORE Agenda, has continued to emphasise the importance of a competent, professional, responsive and results-oriented civil service as an indispensable instrument for achieving sustainable development in the state.