An Efficient Civil Service Crucial For National Development, Governance Says Osinbajo
Not only is the capacity of the public sector critical for national development, efficient civil service is also very vital for the running of governance and for quality public service delivery, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.
The VP stated this yesterday at the commissioning of the new multi billion-naira civil service secretariat complex in Asaba, Delta State capital, which was named after the Asagba of Asaba (traditional ruler of Asaba), Prof. Chike Edozien.
Earlier, the VP had also commissioned an 8.5MW Power Plant with a 25km distribution network in Asaba right behind the new secretariat.
The VP, who was received at the Asaba airport by the Delta State gov, Dr. Ifeanvi Okowa, noted at the secretariat that the commissioning was historic, “because the seat of the civil service of any arm of government anywhere in the world is usually one of the major monuments enshrining not just the power, but also the splendour of the authority of govt.”
The VP who described the new secretariat as a state-of-the-art. functional, and befitting secretariat complex, said it was befitting that the State decided to immortalize the name of one of Delta State’s & Nigeria’s most illustrious sons.
The VP commended Delta State Governor for recognizing the critical role of the public sector.
The VP, who had earlier paid a courtesy call to the Palace of the Asagba of Asaba, noted that the traditional ruler was a bridge builder who brings people together.
In his remarks at his palace, the Asagba of Asaba, who thanked the State Gov for the recognition given him, described the VP as a wise man.
“As the VP of this great country, Nigeria, we know you as a very distinguished and eminent supporter of law, and we know you as a pastor of the Redeemed Church. Put together, we can say that with all these qualifications & experience, you are a wise man.
Also, at the commissioning of the Secretariat, Gov. Okowa while welcoming Prof. Osinbajo to the State, noted that “Mr. Vice President is a true statesman & an uncommon leader.”
