TARABA BUILDS LEADERSHIP CAPACITY AS TOP GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS GRADUATE FROM JAJI TRAINING

By Apex Media Network 

Officials of the Taraba State Government sponsored by Governor Agbu Kefas have completed a specialised Leadership, Administrative and Political Advisers Training Course at the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Training Centre, Jaji, Kaduna State.

The training brought together members of the Taraba State House of Assembly, the 16 Local Government Council Chairmen, Permanent Secretaries, officials of the Taraba State Independent Electoral Commission, members of the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, political advisers and other government officials.

The programme focused on leadership, administration and political advisory responsibilities, with the aim of strengthening the capacity of officials to effectively discharge their duties and improve service delivery.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Jeji Williams, commended Governor Agbu Kefas for prioritising the professional development and capacity building of government officials.

He described investment in human capacity as essential to effective governance and expressed appreciation to the participants, directors and facilitators for their commitment throughout the programme.

The participants also thanked Governor Kefas for providing the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and improve their capacity to serve the state.

Dr. Rikwensi Muri, one of the participants, described the training as beneficial, saying the knowledge acquired would contribute to the effective discharge of his responsibilities.

Another participant, Linda Gwana, expressed satisfaction with the quality of the programme and the learning environment, describing the experience as unprecedented.

The officials are expected to return to their respective offices and apply the knowledge acquired to improve administration, coordination, leadership and service delivery across the state.

The training is part of the Taraba State Government’s efforts to strengthen the capacity of public officials and improve the effectiveness of government institutions.

Source: Office of the Commissioner for Information and Re-orientation, Taraba State.

Kefas Sponsors Taraba Officials for Leadership, Peace Support Training at Jaji

The Taraba State Government has commenced a one-week leadership and peace support operations training for key government officials at the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre in Jaji, Kaduna State.

The training, sponsored by Governor Agbu Kefas, is aimed at strengthening the leadership capacity of participants and equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage governance, peace and security challenges.

The combined inauguration ceremony for the various courses was held on Monday as participants began the intensive programme, which is expected to focus on leadership development, peace and security dynamics, and effective public administration.

Participants drawn from different arms and levels of government include members of the Taraba State House of Assembly, chairmen of the 16 local government areas, members of the Taraba State Independent Electoral Commission, officials of the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, as well as political advisers to the state government.

The state government said the initiative reflects Governor Kefas’ commitment to continuous training and retraining of public officials and civil servants to improve their professional competence and service delivery.

Since assuming office, the administration has continued to emphasise capacity building as a key component of its governance strategy, creating opportunities for government officials to acquire new knowledge and strengthen their leadership skills.

According to the Commissioner for Information and Re-orientation, Zainab Jalingo, the administration believes that effective governance requires strong institutions and public officials who understand that public office comes with a responsibility to serve the people.

The government said the training is part of its broader effort to build capable institutions, promote peace and strengthen governance in Taraba State.

It added that the initiative is ultimately aimed at preparing the state for a more peaceful, capable and prosperous future.