President Bola Tinubu and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, have been commended for the establishment of the FCT Civil Service Commission, the Women Affairs Secretariat, and the exit of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) from the Treasury Single Account (TSA).
This commendation was made by serving and retired directors of the FCTA, who added their voices to the gale of commendations that have followed the President’s decision and Wike’s sustained efforts to turn the fortunes of the FCTA around since his assumption of office as FCT Minister.
Addressing newsmen over the weekend, the League of Serving and Retired FCTA Directors, via its Chairman, Mr Lukeman Eramosele, lauded Mr President and the FCT Minister “for recording landmark administrative reforms to reposition the FCTA bureaucracy for unprecedented physical and human development.”
They expressed delight and gratitude to the duo for their courage, foresight, and political will to effect these far-reaching financial and structural reforms in barely two months, stating that it would definitely take the FCT to an enviable level of development.
It would be recalled that the minister broke the news on Friday during a press conference in his office, stating that President Bola Tinubu had approved the creation of the much-awaited FCT Civil Service Commission, the exit of the FCTA from the Federal Government’s Treasury Single Account, and the establishment of the Women Affairs Secretariat dedicated to handling women issues in the FCT.
Eramosele, who particularly lauded the establishment of the Commission, said that unlike some of the retirees who left the service without the opportunity of progressing beyond a director in the service, his serving colleagues and those to come after them were blessed with the opportunity of becoming even the head of the civil service of the federation.
“The President and the FCT Minister have done very well by seeing the imperative and taking the bull by the horns in making the FCT Civil Service Commission operational within a record period of barely two months.
“Even though some of us missed out because certain people in power could not muster the boldness and courage to establish this commission for us, I am indeed very delighted for those of my colleagues who are still in the service, including those who will enter the service later.
“With Wike, the things we prayed and fasted for years without results are happening with ease in record time because of his exemplary leadership.
Staff no longer have reasons to complain but give their utmost best because their career progression limit has been extended and their future is now assured—no more stagnation and delayed promotions.”
Appealing to the Minister to look further into issues surrounding staff welfare, including the staff cooperatives, he revealed that more than 87 per cent of the staff live outside the FCT and should be properly accommodated, as well as given access to land.
“There is no doubt that this will, in no small measure, boost staff confidence, ensure satisfaction, and improve staff welfare, thus resulting in high productivity, all for the benefit of FCT residents and all Nigerians.
“I am sure some of you do not understand the import of what Mr President and the honourable Minister have done, but as things unfold, the impact of this highly commendable decision will be felt far and wide,” he said.
Commenting on the pullout from TSA, Eramosele stated that it would make available funds from its huge internally generated revenue, which would be ploughed back into infrastructural development and service provision, making the era of abandoned projects in Abuja a thing of the past.
YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
How Sunday Igboho got his freedom — Prof Akintoye
The leader of Ilana Omo Oodua, a self determination movement for Yoruba nation, Professor Banji Akintoye, on Saturday, declared that…
FULL LIST: 43 items that are no longer contraband for importation
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has removed restrictions on the importation of all 43 items that…
How N16 almost made me to drop out of school —Prof Ogundana
Celina Folakemi Ogundana, an academic and professor of Sociology, is the…
I don’t have billionaire boyfriend, I lied —Mercy Eke
Former Big Brother Naija winner, Mercy Eke, has set the record straight by admitting that she…
Kenyan authorities arrest fake lawyer who won 26 cases in court
Kenyan authorities have arrested a fake lawyer, Brian Mwenda, who has won 26 cases while parading…
2023 AFCON: Super Eagles will be difficult opponent for Cote d’Ivoire — Drogba
Cote d’Ivoire legend Didier Drogba has predicted a difficult duel against the Super Eagles of…
Zamfara State Agro Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) in collaboration with Health Standard Concern…
As Nigerians join the rest of the world to mark International Workers’ Day, the Chairman…
The United Kingdom (UK) Chapter of the Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society of Nigeria (NASFAT) and renowned cleric…
However, in another development, one Nurudeen Alowonle, a member of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria,…
You need to get it right this year. Good, we’re on the same page. Don't…
He added that "the strength of Nigeria lies in its plurality, and we must jealously…
This website uses cookies.