By Daniel Tyokua
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Transportation Secretariat has called on its staff to always plan for a better retirement life.
The Secretary, Transportation Secretariat Hon. Abdullahi Candido, said there would be greater success if a civil servant put the necessary arrangements in place before exist.
Candido during a sent forth party organised for the retiring Director of Administration and Finance of the Secretariat, Malam Usman Yahaya at the weekend in Abuja, saying 35 years will always come for civil servant.
According to him: “35 years of service will still come, when it comes let it not meet you unprepared. My advice for those who are still in service is that, they should start planning toward their retirement. Plan from your salary as you retire and land safely.
“I don’t like a situation where you retire and become a liability, I have seen cases where people who retired two, three years ago, look like people who never had the opportunity to work at all. We need to plan from the little salary we earn.
“Farming is a good job, and is the side hustle that was recommended for civil servants, you must not farm in Abuja, you can go to neighbouring states to farm, farming is very lucrative”.
He further stated that, Politicians and civil servants are necessary partners, if you don’t listen to their advice, you may find yourself in a mess. You can also be frustrated by policies and bureaucracy of civil service.
“We have known for years, I never knew we are going to work together. It is not how long but how well. And the remarks have been how well. We will continue to pray for you. Sometimes, I used to be afraid of civil service, but he gave me hope”.
In his remarks, the Director, Traffic Management, Alhaji Wadata Bodinga said, he is humbly, loyal and his approach to work is worthy of emulation.
