NIGERIA
Public Servants working for Nigeria’s largest city have been warned against wastage in the midst of “daunting challenges”.
Speaking at a two-day workshop for top Government officials, Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode (pictured) emphasised the need to manage the State’s resources efficiently and effectively.
He said the importance of eliminating waste could not be overemphasised.
“Countless studies have shown that with good and sound processes relating to management of time and resources, meagre resources can be extended to produce outstanding results,” Mr Ambode said.
“The State Government knows that impatient electorates expect to see change, but the funds required to meet such expectations are enormous.”
He said there was a need to get value for money from Governments at all levels and this was under the spotlight as never before.
“It will be a great achievement if the Lagos State Civil Service is able to import the principles of lean operations from the private sector and apply them to the operations of the public sector,” Mr Ambode said.
“Team work and synergy hold the key to maximum and ultimate performance.”
One of the organisers of the workshop, Mike Kupolati said its aim was to ensure that the State Public Service was better equipped to help move the State forward.
He commended Mr Ambode for investing heavily in training and retraining of PS employees “that has made them compare favourably with their counterparts in the developed world”.
Lagos, 3 February 2019
