By Stanley Onyekwere
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has enjoined the newly promoted Directors to justify their elevation in their respective cadres by ensuring excellent service delivery.
Recall that the Administration promoted 6,784 staff with 174 for the position of Directors and 6,610 for Deputy Directors and below across the Secretariats, Departments and Agencies.
FCT Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olusade Adesola, who gave this charge, said out of 7,144 that participated in the process, 6,784 were successful.
He said promotion exercise in Civil Service is not automatic, but only those who work hard and dedicate themselves to the service will earn it.
He added that the FCT Administration has always considered the restructuring of administrative system as priority to enhance effective and efficient productivity.
The Permanent Secretary, in a statement from Director, FCT Information & Communication, Muhammad Hazat Sule, noted that the promotion was transparent and unbiased; adding that those who got it, truly earned it.
He, however, warned the staff of the FCT Administration against indulging in acts inimical to Civil Services rule; adding that the Administration will not hesitate to apply necessary sanction to anyone found wanting in the discharge of his/her function.
The Permanent Secretary commended the FCT Minister, Mallam Muhammad Musa Bello, for his support in the course of the exercise.
Earlier, the Director, Human Resource Management Department, Mallam Muhammad Bashir explained that the examination for the promotion of the officers was conducted in accordance with the Civil Service rules and regulations.
He equally urged the newly promoted officials to redouble their efforts in the service of the FCT Administration.
