HOS: Omenka assumes duty as perm sec, promises to build on foundation 

By Stella Odueme 

The new Permanent Secretary, Common Services Office (CSO) in the Office of The Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), Mr. Omachi Raymond Omenka has assumed with a promised to build on the foundation already laid by the outgoing Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Lydia Shehu Jafiya. 

He was received by the outgoing Permanent Secretary along with Directors and staff on Wednesday. 

The newly appointed Permanent Secretary thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoSF),  Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan for the appointment, as well as deployment, assuring that he will not take the position for granted.

Mr. Omenka urged staff to be more effective and productive on service delivery as there would be rewards and sanctions, where necessary. 

He stated that he would make staff welfare a priority for proper motivation.

He pledged to operate an open – door policy so that those with ideas that would help move the mandate of the Office would be duly entertained.

Speaking earlier, the outgoing Permanent Secretary, Mrs Jafiya who has been redeployed to the Federal Ministry of Finance, said even though the job was  challenging, she had very supportive staff that made it very easy for her. 

She prayed that the incoming Permanent Secretary gets the same support from the staff.

The outgoing said the OHCSF is like a training camp, where you learn a lot and leaves as a better person. She applauded the HoSF for her support and the motherly role she played during her short stay.

In his Welcome Remarks, the Director, Human Resource Management, Mr. Raymond Nwaneri thanked the outgoing PS for all the times she redirected him when he seemed to be wobbling in the discharge of his duties and called on the staff to be willing and ready to take correction in the discharge of their various responsibilities. He expressed hope to also get a wholesome working experience with the new PS.

In his Closing Remarks, the Director, General Services, Mr. Bala Mohamed stated that  handing over ceremonies are,  mostly, moments of mixed feelings as staff are going to miss the outgoing PS.

Mr. Mohammed said that the outgoing PS came to the OHCSF at a time when there were so many challenges, especially in the area of elevators. He cited that the Office has thirteen  elevators that were not working but that with the support and approvals of the outgoing PS, a number of them were fixed and new ones installed.

He assured the new PS of the support of the staff.

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