The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni has charged Accounting Officers across the Ministries Departments and Agencies to adopt the modern technological innovations within their Ministries to modernize service delivery and keep pace with the global standards.
She stated this during a one-day workshop on performance improvement for effective and efficient service delivery for the Permanent Secretaries and other Accounting Officers in the Oyo State Civil/Public Service, organized by the office of the Head of Service at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan.
She said service delivery was a strategic pillar not only for development but also for optimizing the manpower under the Accounting Officer’s supervision with an articulated development plan that resonates with social – economic goals.
The Head of Service said digital tools can streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, improve data management and provide innovative solutions to daily challenges.
She said, “I am confident that by embracing technology, we can significantly enhance efficiency, reduce errors and ensure faster service delivery to the citizen of Oyo State, I urge you all Permanent Secretaries and Accounting Officers to champion the adoption of these technologies within your MDA’s to modernize our service delivery”.
She enjoined the participants to transform the knowledge garnered from the workshop for the development of the Civil Service.
Mrs Oni added further that to drive performance improvement in the State Civil Service, Permanent Secretaries and Accounting Officers must develop work plans align with the vision of Governor Seyi Makinde Omititun 2.0 Sustainable Development Agenda which aimed to create a conducive working environment for all Civil Servants.
The guest lecturer, Dr. Toyin Adeleye in his paper titled “Doing More with less: Optimizing resources for maximum impact in the Oyo State Civil/Public Service” commended Governor Seyi Makinde for prioritizing the workers welfare across Oyo State.
Dr. Adeleye described the Oyo State Civil Servants as the best in Nigeria with intellectual capacity and administrative prowess for development in the State.
Abiodun Atilola
Media Officer to the SSG/HOS