The Honourable Minister of Federal Ministry Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite has charged the newly appointed Chief Executive Officers of Agencies Under the Ministry to align the strategic mandates of their Agencies with the Eight points Agenda priority areas of the present government.
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Dr. Uzoka-Anite gave the charge at the Inauguration of the newly appointed Chief Executive Officers today, 11 December, 2023 in Abuja.
According to the Minister, the priority areas of the present administration include; Food security, Ending poverty, Economic growth and Job creation, Access to capital, security, fairness and rule of law, Anti-corruption stance, and Inclusivity; drawing on skill base.
She further stressed that “Your attitudes and achievements, will be monitored and assessed, with view to score your performance periodically, based on the above priority areas of government”.
Dr. Uzoka-Anite noted that, “as Chief Executive Officers of these Agencies, you are expected to discharge your responsibilities in accordance with the rules and regulation of the Public services rules, Financial Regulations and other extant regulations governing the public service.”
Adding that “As you are aware, this administration has zero tolerance for any form of corruption, and this stance must not be compromised in any way. Government will frown at, and punish corrupt practices perpetrated by any management team of your agencies.
In her opening remarks, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Dr. Evelyn Ngige also charges the Chief Executive Officers to cultivate strong synergy with the Ministry, as well as with other relevant agencies and extra-ministerial departments, by working collectively. Adding that “By working collectively, we can leverage shared resources, expertise and insights, maximizing our impact and efficiency in delivering the Ministry’s mandates.”
Dr. Ngige who was represented by the Director, Policy, Planning, Research and Statistics, Baba Gana-Alkali also urged the Heads of Parastatals to familiarize themselves with key public service Handbooks, such as the Revised Civil Service Handbook, Guides to Administrative Procedures in the Federal Public Service.
Other include Guidelines for Appointments, Promotion, and Discipline, as well as Administrative Guidelines Regulating the Relationship between Parastatals/Government-owned Companies and the Government, among others.
“This will provide you with Comprehensive insights and guidance crucial for effective leadership and adherence to established protocols. You are expected to be dedicated to the service of our great nation, and I look forward to witnessing the positive impact of your tenure” she added.
