The Federal Government has called on workers to always exhibit the highest standards of accountability, loyalty, and discipline in the conduct of government businesses.
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mrs. Lydia Shehu Jafiya made the call today in her office in Abuja when she presided over the Ministry’s Senior Management Meeting (SMM).
Mrs. Jafiya expressed concern about staff insubordination and other acts of indiscipline and urged all staff members to adhere strictly to the Public Service Rules as well as other extant regulations in the cause of their duties. She emphasized that adherence to extant rules and regulations is crucial for the effective and efficient delivery of the Ministry’s mandate.
Mrs. Jafiya also observed that recent developments have shown that some staff operate without adhering to the civil service hierarchy, which she noted is unacceptable. The Permanent Secretary reminded staff that the Public Service is an institution of government that is guided by extant rules which every Public Servant is expected to abide by in the cause of their duties.
To address this, Mrs Jafiya noted *the Ministry will be strengthening its Performance Management System (PMS) to evaluate staff performance and promote a culture of excellence. The PMS will also be used to identify and address instances of indiscipline and non-compliance with extant rules and regulations.*
Failure to comply with the Public Service Rules and other extant regulations she explained, *will result in appropriate disciplinary actions, including but not limited to queries, warnings, and in severe cases, dismissal from service.*
The Permanent Secretary commended the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun and the Honourable Minister of State Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite for their sterling leadership. She called on the Senior Management Staff to ensure the Ministry remains Nigeria’s number one Service Delivery Ministry through proper management of the nation’s finances in an open, transparent, accountable and efficient manner that delivers on the country’s development priorities, while also ensuring the provision of enabling environment in order to achieve the policy objectives of government.
In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Special Duties, Mr. Raymond Omenka Omachi highlighted the importance of the Performance Management System in evaluating staff performance and promoting a culture of excellence within the Ministry.
He also emphasized that the Ministry will continue to provide training and development opportunities to enhance staff capacity and promote a culture of discipline and accountability.
Mr Raymond Omenka Omachi assured that the Ministry of Finance will ensure total commitment to upholding the highest standards of discipline, transparency, and accountability in the conduct of government businesses. *We urge all staff to reciprocate this commitment and work together to promote a culture of excellence and service delivery,* the Permanent Secretary emphasized.
Mr Raymond Omenka Omachi stated that *with our collective efforts, we can achieve our mandate and contribute to the overall development of our great nation.*
Signed
Mohammed Manga, *FCAI*
Director, Information and Public RelationsÂ
