The participants of a capacity-building workshop in Kaduna State have commended the state governor, Uba Sani, for his leadership style in the state.

The participants also said Kaduna State has one of the most vibrant civil services in the country as other states regularly send delegations to understudy its operations, especially in the area of accountability.

They said this in a communique issued at the end of a two-day capacity-building workshop which was organised by the office of the Kaduna State Head of Service and the Principal Private Secretary of Governor Sani on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

The workshop was held from December 4 to 5.

The participants recommended that the Department of Printing Services (Government Printer) should produce the Statute/Regulatory Books and sold to public servants at affordable fees.

The participants commended the Kaduna State Government for organising the workshop, which they described as “the first of its kind in the history of the state”.

Sani was particularly applauded for his leadership style which emphasises inclusion, pro-people policies, workers’ welfare and training, adding that further training and workshops should be conducted for all categories of civil servants on a continuous basis.

The participants stated: “The Kaduna State Government is a trailblazer in reforms but notwithstanding, the Civil Service Commission and the office of the Head of Service are still improving on the recruitment process and the service generally.

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“Kaduna State has one the most robust Procurement Laws in the country, which is in line with international best practice.

“Kaduna State and Lagos States are the only sub-nationals that have a Gender Responsive Policy, which waives the Kaduna State Public Procurement Authority (KADPPA) registration fees for women-owned businesses.

“The KADPPA non-refundable tender fees have also been reviewed downwards by 50% for all women-owned businesses. Also, women-owned businesses are only required to pay 50% of the registration fees for Ministries, Departments and Agencies.”

Political Appointees were also advised to “desist from random and irresponsible posts on social media because such comments can be misconstrued as the viewpoint of government, thereby causing reputational damage or public outcry.”

“Public servants must be disciplined, loyal to the government of the day, show courtesy in the discharge of their duties, cooperate with one another and be honest in all their official engagements.

“It is also essential for public servants to adhere to laid down procedures in the conduct of government business as failure to do so leads to systemic decay of the service and corruption,” the participants added.

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