Speaking on behalf of the Dean and members of the Diplomatic Corps, Liberian Ambassador Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh commended the Nigerian government for the landmark initiatives, according to a dispatch from the Liberian Embassy.

During the program held in the State House Conference Center in Abuja on Monday, Ambassador Conteh emphasized that it was indeed strategic and commendable that such innovative programs were being launched at the onset of the Administration of President Buhari.

“Indeed, an effective implementation of this continuing education strategy would enable members of the civil service to better perform their duties, solve development problems, set and achieve goals,” the Liberian Ambassador stated.

Speaking on behalf President Buhari, Nigeria’s Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, officially launched the Capacity Building Programs for Public Servants.

He noted that public service must go along with efficiency, productivity and discipline.

Earlier, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mr. Danladi Kifasi, named the new initiatives as the Structured Mandatory Assessment-based Training Program (SMAT-P) and the Leadership Enhancement and Development Program (LEAD-P).

He said the overall objective of these programs is to address the twin challenges of capacity and leadership deficits in the Nigerian Public Service in order to ensure that civil servants deliver on national development goals.
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