September 4, (THEWILL) – Vice President Kashim Shettima has charged political aides to exercise discretion in both public and private lives and avoid any actions that could tarnish the reputation of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
A statement issued by Olusola Abiola, Director of Information, Office of the Vice President, said Shettima gave the charge on Monday, at the opening ceremony of the retreat and sensitisation programme for political aides on administrative procedure and governance in the public sector.
The retreat and sensitisation programme is being organised by the State House, in conjunction with Direct Knowledge Consult Ltd. from September 4th – 22nd, at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja.
On the sensitive nature of their roles as political aides, Vice President Shettima said, “From this very moment, you are bound by the laws of our land in all matters of official correspondence. These laws outline the consequences for both intentional and unintended mishandling of the information entrusted to your care.”
The Vice President warned that “should you falter in this duty, the consequences would ripple far beyond the intricate fabric of governance. They could erode public trust, jeopardise national security, and undermine the very integrity of our administration.
“Understand that your credibility, that of your team, your superiors, and indeed, the entire government, rests in the balance, and history reminds us that very few have emerged unscathed from the aftermath of such ethical lapses.”
The Vice President also reminded the participants that “the State House is a bastion of order. It’s the engine room of our nation’s public service. Within its precincts, operations pivot upon a hierarchy, wherein each role and position adheres to well-defined protocols and communication procedures.
The Vice President used the opportunity to call for synergy and teamwork, stating that “your primary instinct should always revolve around the recognition that you are part of a team, united in the pursuit of a shared objective. There is no need for rivalry. This, precisely, is the essence of your presence here.”
In his welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, State House, Engr. Funso Adebiyi, disclosed that the training was aimed at registering the commitment of the political aides towards actualising the goals of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration.
He stated further that participants would be exposed to techniques of information and document management systems in order to ensure the smooth running of the new administration.
In attendance at the event were the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, (DCoS), Office of the Vice President, Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadeja; Permanent Secretary State House, Engr. Funso Adebiyi; the Director-General, National Intelligence Agency, Abubakar Rufa’i; the representative of the Director-General, Directorate of State Services and other senior government officials.
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