OGUN SECRETARIES, ASSETS FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE

Secretaries have been advised to be good assets for good operations in their various establishments because they are the first contact for the visitors to give whether negative or positive impression about the organisation. 

The Chairman, Ogun State House of Assembly Service Commission, Hon. Waliu Taiwo, gave this advice during a 2-day training programme organised for all Confidential Secretaries in the State House of Assembly and the House of Assembly Service Commission at Oke-Mosan.

Hon.Taiwo said that the Commission was not only interested in the welfare of its staff, but also in the human capital development, hence the need for the training to enhance skills and capabilities as well as increase the productivity of the Secretaries for career progression.

Charging the trainees to respect their work vows and work closely with their superiors, the Executive Secretary, House of Assembly Service Commission, Mr.Taiwo Opaleye explained that a secretary should be smart and familiar with current software applications to ensure uniqueness on his/her part.

In her goodwill message, the Deputy Clerk, Barrister Oluwafunmilayo Adeyemi mentioned that communication and organisational skills are necessary to be a competent secretary, adding that there should be continuous upgrade in ICT in order not to be outdated. 

In their contributions, the resource persons, the Director, Management Services and Training, Bureau of Establishments and Training, Mr. Olusegun Akinfaiye and Director I.T, Office of Accountant General, Mr. Abdul-Fatai Odunsanya, highlighted attention to details, safe-keeping, registry management and decision-making as tools for effective documentation in the public service. 

The duo who explained that as a professional secretary, time management should be an essential skill to ensure that all tasks are completed before deadline, disclosed that confidentiality is needed for secured job etiquette noting that all secretaries should know how to use advanced computer applications especially excel software in their everyday activities to be IT competent. 

Responding on behalf of the participants, Mrs. Agnes Fasanya, applauded the State House of Assembly Service Commission for the training, stating that it has exposed them to fresh knowledge and flexibility in the discharge their duties. 

Busayo Faleti, 

Information Officer, 

OGHASC.

TRACE, LAFARGE CEMENT CAUTION ROAD USERS

 Road users across Ogun State have been cautioned to take their safety seriously by observing necessary procedures and signs in the course of carrying out their activities.

This was brought to the fore during a safety talk, jointly organised by Ifo Division of Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) and Larfage Cement Safety Team, at Pakoto High School, Pakoto in Ifo Local Government Area.

Speaking, TRACE Commander and Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Commander, Seni Ogunyemi, who spoke on, “Proper Usage of the Road", said it was imperative for the people, particularly pedestrians to be wary of their safety with other road users.

Commander Ogunyemi, represented by Ifo Divisional Commander, Commander, Michael Oyebola, outlined some basic rules that pupils must religiously observed, which include, facing on-coming vehicles, avoid walking in clusters while on the road and be fully conscious of their environment, among others.

He urged people to always make use of walkways and pedestrian bridges, carefully observe that the road is clear at both sides before crossing and ensure that they use Zebra Crossing where available.

      On his part, the leader of Larfage Safety Team, Mr. Ademola Akindele, while making a presentation on "Truck Drivers Blind Spot", said articulated vehicles have limitations and challenges while driving on the road, due to their height and length.

     "This implied that all road users should be visible to truck drivers by giving enough distance to them to the right, left, front or back, to enable them to see everything surrounding them clearly before they make their decisions", he said.

 

Tope Akinbola

Press Officer, TRACE

OGSG ASSURES OF CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUTHS TO THRIVE

Ogun State government will continue to provide enabling environment for companies to continue to thrive, so as to provide job opportunities for the youth, towards expanding the socio-economic well-being of the state in particular and Nigeria in general.

Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka, gave the assurance at the 7th graduation ceremony of Nestle Technical Training (NTT) programme, in Agbara, saying all hands must be on deck to take sports to the grassroots and lay a solid foundation for a policy-driven sporting development in the state.

Hon. Isiaka described sports as a vehicle for social change, where individuals can fulfil their full potential, while also creating an atmosphere of employment opportunities, foster teamwork and cooperation, as well as instil values of discipline and perseverance in human, encouraging people to consider the power of sports in community development.

He noted that the technical training programme was designed to sharpen skills, increase productivity rate and employability of students in the labour market, advising the graduands to use the skills and knowledge acquired through the training programme to create employment opportunities for others, mentor and guide the next generation of aspiring professionals, thereby bequeathing an enduring legacy of impact and change.   

While appreciating Nestle for its commitment to making a positive impact on the society, Hon. Isiaka lauded the automatic employment given to 20 graduating students, affirming Nestle’s immeasurable contribution to youth development and employment generation in the state.

The Commissioner appealed to corporate organisations to strive in building a workforce that would not only be skilled but also inclusive and diverse, where everyone would be opportune to thrive and succeed

“I call on you to support the deliberate effort of this government. We are open to collaboration of any kind; partnership, investment, donations or sponsorship. We have sports facilities across the state, we have the athletes and footballers abound", he said.

Earlier, the MD/CEO, Nestle Nigeria, Mr. Wassim Elhusseini, informed that the training was designed to help bridge the gap in technical skill in the industry, disclosing that it was one of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility to the community.

He explained that the programme would enable youths access economic opportunities, either through direct employment or entrepreneurship, to improve their living standard and contribute to the development of their communities, appreciating government and other stakeholders for collaborating, to enhance a prosperous and sustainable society.

 

Disu Ayobami,

Press Officer, Ministry of Sports Development