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Sanwo-Olu Applauded On Staff Development, Capacity Building (PHOTOS)

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2 years ago

Jul 6, 2022.

A.A.S Opeyemi

Sanwo-Olu commended on capacity building, staff development
…Director-General pointed out that the capacity-building programme was the first to hold outside Lagos

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has been commended for his commitment to capacity building and development of Staff despite the prevailing economic challenges in the country.

The Director-General, Lagos State Public Procurement Agency, Mr. Fatai Idowu Onafowote, applauded the Governor during a capacity-building workshop organised for Senior Procurement Officers at the Green Legacy Resort, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Onafowote acknowledged that the State has continued to provide resources to support the Agency in meeting the expectations of stakeholders in service delivery and regulatory functions.

The Director-General pointed out that the capacity-building programme was the first to hold outside Lagos and it provided an opportunity for participants to experience and gain insights into another part of the country.

Noting that the resource persons shared their experiences with participants, Onafowoted enjoined the officers to take advantage of the opportunity offered by the programme to tap from the vast knowledge of the facilitators and apply the skills acquired in enhancing their professionalism as procurement officers.

Also speaking at the event, the Director-General, Ogun State Bureau of Public Procurement, Dr. Adeshina Olanloye, enjoined the participants to always embrace regular capacity development programmes and step up their skills to enable them to succeed in their chosen careers.

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He noted that as drivers saddled with the responsibility of implementing the various policies and directives of the State Government, Procurement Officers must be conversant with all the relevant rules and procedures guiding public procurement practice.

Participants were taught digital skills relevant to the procurement process and value creation concept in public procurement as well as the attributes of good Procurement Officers.

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