President Bola Tinubu has emphasised the need for public servants to prioritise the nation’s progress above everything else.
Speaking during a valedictory session for the outgoing Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folashade Yemi Esan, at the State House in Abuja on Monday, Tinubu used the occasion to underscore the importance of commitment and dedication in the public service.
He praised Dr. Yemi Esan’s tenure as exemplary, highlighting her unwavering loyalty and visionary leadership as benchmarks for all public office holders.
“We must learn from her commitment to duty, loyalty, and great vision,” Tinubu stated, setting a clear expectation for current and future public servants.
He said, “Dr Folashade Yemi Esan must be thanked for her very exceptional tenure as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and we must learn from her more commitment to duty, loyalty and great vision, she served our nation exceptionally well with more commitment to duty, loyalty and great vision with distinction guiding the Civil Service rule with significant transformation and reforms.”
The President further extolled her dedication and transparency to the Service, adding that it has enhanced professionalism and set high standard for public administration in Nigeria.
“Her dedication to enhancing efficiency, transparency and professionalism has set a high standard for public administration in Nigeria.”
He further appreciated Dr Yemi-Esan for the significant impact she made on the Nigerian public service.
“As she steps down, we expressed our deep gratitude for her unwavering commitment and significant impact she has made in our country,” President Tinubu said.
In her parting remarks, Dr. Yemi-Esan echoed the President’s sentiments, advising government workers to “always put the progress of the nation first before any other thing.” (Leadership)