As Delta State marks the 2025 Public Service Week, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has emphasized the need for accelerated public service delivery to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
Speaking at the public lecture organized by the Office of the Head of Service, with the theme “Five Years to 2030: Accelerating Public Service Delivery for a Sustainable Future”, the Governor stressed the importance of building institutional capacity, leveraging knowledge, and enhancing accountability to drive development.
Governor Oborevwori maintained that the state is committed to transforming the public service through robust human capital development under his administration’s MORE Agenda.
He assured civil servants that his government remains firmly dedicated to their welfare. “We are investing in new skills, modern practices, and behavioral change to ensure that our workforce is well-equipped to meet both present and future challenges. We must accelerate public service delivery and build a sustainable future for Delta State,” he said.
He noted that his administration had set a precedent by hosting a dinner for civil servants, demonstrating its commitment to their well-being. The Governor also highlighted Delta’s position among the first states in Nigeria to implement the new minimum wage, reinforcing his government’s dedication to improving citizens’ lives. “I urge every public servant to reciprocate this commitment with greater loyalty, dedication, and unwavering focus on achieving the government’s objectives,” Oborevwori added.
On the lecture’s theme, he reiterated the pivotal role of the civil service in achieving transformation, expressing confidence that with the right tools, mindset, and leadership, Delta would meet and surpass its goals.
In a remarkable show of support for excellence, Governor Oborevwori awarded two outstanding winners of the Public Service Quiz Competition a cash prize of N500,000 each, an act that celebrates merit and underscores his commitment to fostering a culture of excellence in the public service.
Earlier, the Head of Service, Dr. Minnie Oseji, outlined the week’s activities, including a broadcast, Jumat service, online quiz, public lecture, golf tournament, and thanksgiving service. She noted that most quiz winners were from the Post Primary Education Board, prompting calls for future category separation.
She also highlighted significant strides in civil service reform, such as the near-completion of a 20-point agenda aligned with the MORE Agenda, adding that efforts were underway to restore a 10% IGR plow-back to revenue-generating MDAs.
She said digitization, performance monitoring, and improved training frameworks have also been introduced to modernize the service and expressed optimism that with sustained reforms, enhanced transparency, and security, Delta State will attract more foreign investment.
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