The Permanent Secretary of the State House, Mr Temitope Fashedemi, has called on staff to embrace their roles with commitment and a sense of privilege, emphasizing the importance of hard work and positive work ethics in achieving the administration’s mandate.

Speaking during his formal assumption of office on Wednesday, following the recent reshuffling of Permanent Secretaries, Fashedemi reminded staff that their positions are opportunities to serve the nation.

According to a statement issued today by State House Director of Information and Public Relations, Abiodun Oladunjoye, Fashedemi urged them to approach their responsibilities with a selfless mindset and strive for excellence.

Anybody who does a self-appraisal will know that you are not necessarily the best Nigerian on that seat, so we must always remember and consider ourselves lucky to be in a position to be on to execute a mandate.

The Permanent Secretary charged the staff to be committed and diligent as they discharge their responsibilities, assuring them of his determination to sustain the progressive momentum already established in the State House.

He reiterated that postings were inherent in the service, and was therefore encouraged by the positive comments he had received about the management of the State House from the outgoing Permanent Secretary.

Speaking earlier, the outgone Permanent Secretary, Engr Olufunso Adebiyi, now posted to the Works ministry, appreciated the State House management and staff for the support and cooperation he received during his tour of duty, urging the new Permanent Secretary to trust in their ability to support him in serving the President. 

I want you to know that these people you are looking at are, perhaps, the best human beings that I have met in service and I want to say that I thank God that our paths crossed.

“They supported me and stood by me. In terms of knowledge, commitment, and loyalty, count on them. Give them an assignment and go to sleep. They will put in their best and you can be sure about that,” Adebiyi noted. 

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