The new Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Mr Ogbodo Nnam, has urged staff to intensify efforts in the implementation of key reforms in the service.
Nnam made the call in his maiden address at the handing over ceremony to welcome him into the ministry.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Director of Press, Public Relations and Protocol, Dr Suleiman Haruna on Monday in Abuja
Nnam expressed appreciation for the warm reception accorded him and acknowledged his longstanding relationship with some staff members.
“I have known some of the wonderful people here for a long time, and I am confident that our working relationship will remain positive.
“The Ministry of Information and National Orientation plays a crucial role in disseminating government policies and programmes. We must work as a team to deliver on our shared mandate.
“Also, there is the need to intensify efforts toward implementing key reforms under the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2025 (FCSSIP25),” he said.
Nnam noted that the ministry is currently not live on the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) platform, and stressed the urgency of aligning with the broader digital transformation goals of the civil service.
“We must rise to the occasion. The Ministry cannot lag behind while others move forward with reforms; Let us all commit to working harder and smarter to meet our targets”.
In his handover remarks, the Director of Production, Publication and Documentation who oversaw the office of the Permanent Secretary, Mr Ibidapo Okunnu, outlined key ongoing initiatives within the Ministry.
He listed the Ministerial Press Briefing Series as part of the build-up to the second anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
“These briefings, coordinated by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, serve to highlight the administration’s achievements and engage the public.
“Preparations are in full swing for the May 29 anniversary celebration, with the National Communications Team, chaired by the Minister, holding a series of strategic meetings to ensure a successful nationwide public engagement,” Okunnu said.
