By Usman Shuaibu
The Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, has urged workers of the council to be proactive in the discharge of their duties, saying it will encourage development of the council.
Speaking during a visit by officials of FCT Area Council Service Commission, Maikalangu decried the penchant of staff to release official and sensitive information to the public, against the oath of office.
The chairman emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in the council’s operations, saying any staff found guilty of misconduct will face consequences, including possible redeployment or dismissal.
In the same breath, Maikalangu commended hardworking staff of the council contributing in providing rural infrastructure and services to communities, highlighting the importance of empowering communities through social activities, healthcare services and economic empowerment programs.
The chairman reiterated his commitment to ensuring that the council delivers on its mandate and provides value to the people it serves, urging staff to work together to achieve the council’s goals and to maintain the highest standards of integrity and accountability.
The chairman also expressed appreciation for the hard work and commitment of council staff, noting that they have done an excellent job in providing rural infrastructure and services to communities.
He urged the staff to continue working diligently to ensure that the council delivers on its mandate, highlighting the importance of empowering communities through social activities, healthcare services, and economic empowerment programs.
He emphasized the need to provide support to vulnerable members of society, including the elderly and rural dwellers.
The chairman reiterated his commitment to ensuring that the council delivers on its mandate and provides value to the people it serves, urging staff to work together to achieve the council’s goals and to maintain the highest standards of integrity and accountability.
Also speaking, the Acting Administrative Secretary of the FCT Area Councils Service Commission, Mrs. Eunice Yakuza, said the Commission came to AMAC, to interact with the staff and to resolve issues they may be facing in the discharge of their duties.
On his part, the leader of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in AMAC, Comrade Hassan Haruna, commended thechairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), for his exceptional leadership and commitment to the welfare of staff.
He said Maikalangu has shown empathy and support for staff, particularly in times of need praising the chairman for ensuring that hazard allowances were paid to relevant staff and the dedication to duty and commitment to the well-being of staff.
He praised Maikalangu’s willingness to listen to staff concerns and address them promptly, urging the AMAC Chairman to continue supporting staff and addressing their concerns, calling for the council to prioritize staff welfare and ensure that their rights are protected.
Also speaking, the Head of Administration, AMAC, Hajara Abdullahi Umar, commended Maikalangu for giving women the opportunity to serve the council in various capacities, thereby promoting inclusiveness and balance in the administration.
She said: “Your visit is a privilege for us, and we are confident that the insights shared today will further strengthen our capacity to serve the people of Abuja Municipal Area Council effectively.
“We deeply appreciate the Commission’s role as our employer and guiding authority, and we value this opportunity to interact directly, receive guidance, and better understand your expectations for improved service delivery.
“Our Council is proud to be gender sensitive, with six women currently serving as Heads of Departments. On this note, I wish to thank the Honourable Chairman, AMAC, for giving women the opportunity to serve the Council in various capacities, thereby promoting inclusiveness and balance in our administration.
“To our dear staff of AMAC, I encourage you to make the most of today’s engagement-listen attentively, ask those pressing questions that have long needed answers, and take this opportunity to hear directly from the horse’s mouth.”
