Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has reiterated his administration’s commitment to offering good governance that will enhance the welfare of the people of Katsina, while also accelerating the development of the state.
To ensure that the masses are also kept abreast of the policies and programmes of the Katsina State Government under him, Radda explained that his administration, since coming on board, has embraced transparency and accountability in discharging its responsibilities to the people of the state.
He spoke yesterday while declaring open an orientation program for members of the Katsina State Executive Council, Permanent Secretaries and other top government functionaries, at the Presidential Banquet Hall inside the Katsina Government House.
According to him, the orientation program was organized to equip Katsina Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Government Agencies with the requisite knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their roles as public servants.
Radda, who identified public servants as the backbone of every government, said their role in fostering good governance is immeasurable.
He reminded his cabinet members and other participants of the orientation event that their dedication, confidence and integrity are paramount in ensuring that government services are delivered efficiently, with utmost professionalism.
He said: “This auspicious orientation program will afford you all an opportunity to learn about the values and principles that would guide your actions, while evolving strategies that will help to reposition our public service. Therefore, I am urging you all to approach your works with a strong sense of duty, and always prioritize the interest of our dear state and its citizens, above any other thing”.
Earlier in an address of welcome, Barrister Abdullahi Garba Faskari, Secretary to the State Government, said the orientation program would guide the participants on the rudiments of their administrative responsibilities as Heads of various Katsina Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs.
As leaders, he said, it has become necessary for them to chart ways on how best to deliver good governance to the people.
