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taff of the Social Development Secretariat (SDS), in the Federal Capital Territory Administration are enjoined to renew their commitment and rededicate themselves towards improved service delivery to Abuja residents.
Making this call, the SDS Permanent Secretary, Olubunmi Olowookere, noted that the country is currently passing through a tough stage occasioned by the series of reforms towards achieving the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He said: “We must learn to support and make sacrifices for the government to succeed just like Saint Valentine did before he passed-on, 14th of February, which is being celebrated across the World today”.
Olowookere spoke while addrdding the SDS staff, during a ‘Self Love Fun-filled Valentine’s Celebration’ event organized by the Department of Arts and Culture, in Abuja.
He emphasized the need for Staff commitment to sacrificial and diligent service delivery for the FCT Administration; noting that such sacrifices reinforce the kind of true, selfless and passionate love that Saint Valentines whose day is being celebrated today signifies.
Similarly,, the Ag. Director of Arts & Culture Department of the SDS , Mrs. Lilian Francesca Edoh, explained that the celebration of a Special Fun-Filled Valentine Friday is meant to spread, share and merry in the spirit of St. Valentine’s Day to massage the egos and encourage the spirit of Staff amidst the challenges that staff are facing.
Edoh also urged staff to emulate the sacrificial shown of love by Valentine to deliver sacrificial service to the FCT Administration for the benefit of the residents of the Territory.
“You know this is Social Development Secretariat, so we must be in tune with every social event happening and ensure it is celebrated and observed in the FCT”, she stated.
