By Abdulkareem Haruna
The North East Development Commission has reiterated its commitment to prioritizing staff welfare and development for improved service delivery in the Northeast region of Nigeria.
The Acting MD/CEO, Umar Abubakar Hashidu, made this known during a meeting with the Commission’s management and staff members at its headquarters in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital.
As part of the Commission’s efforts to ensure efficient processes and procedures in meeting the welfare of the people in the Northeast, the Acting MD/CEO emphasized the importance of staff welfare and development.
He stated that a motivated workforce is crucial to achieving the Commission’s objectives. He added that all staff, both old and newly employed, need to have a sense of belonging and a sense of purpose to deliver on the mandate of rebuilding and rehabilitation of the Northeast Zone.
The Acting MD/CEO equally solicited the support and cooperation of all staff, stressing that his doors are always open for any meaningful suggestions or recommendations for the Commission to move forward.
This move is aimed at ensuring that staff have a voice in the Commission’s decision-making processes, which will help to improve their sense of belonging and motivation.
Acting Chairman of the NEDC, Barrister Bashir Bukar Ba’ale, while thanking the Commission’s management staff, urged them to adhere to the Civil Service rules and the Procurement Act to achieve a conducive work environment devoid of chaos.
The new acting Governing Board of the NEDC had visited the Commission’s facilities, including office accommodations and warehouses, where they interacted with staff.
It is worth noting that President Muhammadu Buhari had ordered the immediate resumption of the New Governing Board after the pioneer leadership of the Commission’s tenure expired on May 7th.
This move was aimed at preventing a vacuum in the day-to-day operations of the NEDC while awaiting the confirmation of the new board by the Senate, as stated in a press release by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media, Garba Shehu.
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