Governor Sule harps on public trust , budgetary

From Francis Nansak,Lafia

Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, on Wednesday, harped on budgetary discipline and prudence in the management of public resources as he swore in newly appointed permanent secretaries.

Eight new permanent secretaries, as well as a special adviser, chief executives of boards, among others,were inuagurated.

While urging the new permanent secretaries to quickly settle down to work and develop working relationship with their superiors and subordinates, towards seamless execution of the administration’s development agenda, the Governor called on them to acquaint themselves with financial regulations and public procurement act.

He said based on the strategic role permanent secretaries play in the implementation of government policies and programmes, his administration was diligent in appointing the new permanent secretaries.

Governor Sule stressed his resolve to reform and re-engineer the public service, which informed the setting up of a committee that conducted examination for suitable directors to be appointed as permanent secretaries.

Reiterating the commitment of his administration,which hinged on the principles of accountability and transparency, in line with the trust of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government, Engineer Sule emphasized that his administration recognizes hard work, dedication, commitment, loyalty and selfless service, which explained why a Senior Special Assistant (SSA) was elevated to the position of a Special Adviser.

As part of the event, the Governor equally inaugurated chief executives of boards, namely the Chief Medical Director, Hospital Management Board and General Manager, Infectious Diseases, Diagnosis and Research Centre, in the quest to strengthen the health sector for efficient and effective service delivery.