Capacity building key to unlocking human potential – Clerk

By Christiana Ekpa

The Clerk to the National Assembly, Alhaji Sani Magaji Tambuwal on Monday reaffirmed his commitment to the development of human capacity as a core priority area of focus in his efforts to develop, strengthen and reposition the National Assembly to carry out its statutory responsibilities.
The CNA who disclosed this while delivery l a keynote address at the formal opening of a four day capacity building programme for staff of the National Assembly in Abuja on Monday, Tambuwal, said training and retraining are essential components of professional growth and development, particularly in today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving work environment.
‘You may recall that upon assumption of office, the National Assembly Management under my humble leadership identified human capacity building as a core priority area of focus in our efforts to develop, strengthen and reposition the National Assembly to carry out its statutory responsibilities.
He said the National Assembly must be at the forefront of modernisation, transparency, and accountability, and to achieve that, staff must be continually trained and re-trained to discharge their responsibilities with increased efficiency and commitment.
He disclosed that in 2023 alone, the management of National Assembly successfully trained a total of Three Thousand, Nine Hundred and Ninety (3,990) Staff on Salary Grade Levels from 4 to 16 with adequate skills and capability to discharge their duties effectively.
Adding that this year’s historic 4-day capacity building programme is dedicated to fostering re-orientation for improved productivity and effective service delivery.
In his words, “only through continuous training and retraining will staff stay up-to-date with industry trends as well as expand their career opportunities to drive innovation, productivity and success in their fields”.
“As you are all aware, the National Assembly stands as one of the pillars of our evolving democracy. The effectiveness of our legislative processes and the overall impact we make on the governance of this country largely depend on your dedication and quality services. “