…………AS HOS, ORIGHO
BOWS OUT
The Governor of Delta State, Senator, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has described the state civil service as a resourceful and viable partner in the actualisation of his administration’s developmental programmes.
Speaking at the
Valedictory session and Send-Off ceremony in honour of the retiring Head of Service
– HOS, Mr. Patrick Origho organised by the Forum of Administrative Officer in
Asaba, Senator Okowa, represented by the Chief of Staff, Government House, Hon.
Tam Brisibe said that the civil service as the engine room of governance has
helped government in the prudent management of its resources and achievement of
its developmental programmes.
While appreciating
the out-going HOS for his diligence, consistency and unflinching dedication,
Governor Okowa said " Mr. Origho, Delta State owe you a world of gratitude
for serving it with all your heart, mind and body, even more significant is the
fact that you are retiring with an unblemished record", adding "We
will forever remember your positive attitude to work, discipline,
resourcefulness and avuncular disposition."
The governor
called on the retiring HOS to avail the government and younger officers in the
service the benefit of his knowledge, skills and experience in public
administration when the need arises.
He commended the
Administrative Officers Forum for deeming it fit to honour one of their own
stressing that "this shows that the work of the HOS was appreciated by his
colleagues he has really done well for the service."
In a brief welcome
address, the Chairman of the Administrative Officers Forum, Sir. Edwin
Ogidi-Gbegbaje described the outgoing HOS as an astute civil servant that has improved
the knowledge base of the civil service and improved synergy among the
Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the service.
Also the Chairman
of the Occasion, Sir Paul Evuarherhe, explained that the occasion was an
opportunity for stock taking, sharing experiences and learning new ideas on how
to improve on the productivity.
Mr Samuel Omekeh,
a retired Permanent Secretary, presented a lecture titled "Pubic Service,
a Place to serve or be served?" at the occasion.
In his response,
Mr Origho who will officially bow out of service next week Monday after 34years
in the service, thanked Governor Okowa and his predecessor, Dr. Emmanuel
Uduaghan for contributing positively to his life and career as a civil servant.
While commending
the Administrative Officers Forum for the honour done him, he advised civil
servants to always familiarise with the rules and regulations of the service
and continue to do their best to deliver efficient service to the state.
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