In its bid to enhance the productivity and leadership skills of government officials, an educationist and founder of Ecolerite Institute of Peace Advancement, Dr Kazeem Akande, has organised a free seminar on peace, leadership, and strategy for prospective councillors in Ido Local Government of Oyo State.
The seminar recently held in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital is meant to train the prospective councillors on insights of policy formulation and implementation.
Also present at the seminar were student leaders, community leaders, and Rotarians.
Speaking with newsmen the educationist noted that the training was borne out of his desire to ensure that local lawmakers and stakeholders understand the rudiments of leadership especially in peacebuilding and conflict management.
Akande stated that the major problem the legislative arm has at every level is a lack of adequate knowledge in policy formulation and implementation.
Dr. Akande, however, advised the government to invest in public officials by sending them for either the short or long course at places such as the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS).
The participants at the events who spoke with Nigerian Tribune were elated by the volume of knowledge that was passed in the short period.
Speaking at the event, the Education Secretary of Ido Local Government, Alhaji Bukola Mumini appreciated the organiser for the gesture adding that developing the capacity of lawmakers can aid in better representation and aswell improve the performance of public officials.
Also speaking at the event was a public speaker and talent manager, Dr. Kunle Awotiku, who shared insights on leadership and team development.
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