The Rivers State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building strong institutions, promoting efficiency, and fostering a results-driven public service through leadership training.
This was emphasised by the Rivers Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), during the opening ceremony of a 4-day Transformational Leadership Training for Senior Civil Servants in Port Harcourt.
The training, organised in partnership with the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), aimed to enhance productivity, efficiency, and service delivery across the state’s public sector.
Ibas stressed the need for a modern, adaptive, and visionary public service capable of meeting citizens’ expectations amid rapid global changes.
“This training is designed to equip you with the tools and insights necessary to lead through complexity, champion reforms, strengthen local government autonomy, and deliver meaningful results to our communities,” Ibas said.
He urged participants to fully engage with the training and translate their learning into action.
The Sole Administrator emphasised that the workshop sought to inspire a cultural shift within the public service, fostering excellence, accountability, and innovation.
He reiterated the administration’s commitment to building strong institutions, promoting efficiency, and fostering a result-driven public service.
“This administration is committed to building strong institutions, promoting efficiency, and fostering a result-driven public service.
”We are laying the foundation for a culture of good governance, one that will serve not just the present generation but also those to come,” Ibas stated.
Also, Professor Ayo Omotayo, Director General of NIPSS, commended the Rivers State Government for its commitment to sustainable economic growth, infrastructural renewal, and social development.
He noted that the workshop was designed to bridge leadership gaps and equip participants with contemporary strategies for collaborative governance.
The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibibia Worika, emphasised that the training would provide participants with practical skills to enhance their performance in their respective Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
The Acting Head of Service, Dr. Iyingi Brown, urged participants to maximise the opportunity, stating that the training will empower the workforce with the knowledge and vision needed to lead with integrity.
