By Mashe Umaru Gwamna
The federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is training and sensitizing its staff on innovation challenge programme.
This was contained in a press statement signed by issued
Assr Press and Public Relations , Oluseyi Kate Nwachuku .
The training was held at the Ministry’s headquarters yesterday in Abuja . The training was conducted by the department of Reform Coordination and Service Improvement, a department saddled with the responsibility of coordinating Innovative Ideas and competition in the Ministry.
In her address, the Director overseeing the department, Philips Ogoniba Ibifuro said the aim of the sensitization programme was to prepare members of staff on how to strategize for emerging innovation technologies.
She also encourage participation in the upcoming innovation challenge, with an objective to identify innovative high fliers for proper engagement in the Service, as well as ensure full usage and commendations for all adopted innovative initiatives in the MDAs.
She stated that Innovation is one of the pillars of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSSIP 25), is a systematic introduction of new or significantly improved products, services, or processes, crucial for the improvement of efficiency, effectiveness, and citizen satisfaction.
