Retired perm-sec calls for better funding of labour ministry

A retired permanent secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Mr Bolaji Adebiyi, has called for better funding of the ministry to enhance its service delivery and economy development. He made the call during his handing-over ceremony to the acting permanent secretary, Ibrahim Ajibola, Director, Human Resources and Management of the ministry on Wednesday […]

A retired permanent secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Mr Bolaji Adebiyi, has called for better funding of the ministry to enhance its service delivery and economy development.

He made the call during his handing-over ceremony to the acting permanent secretary, Ibrahim Ajibola, Director, Human Resources and Management of the ministry on Wednesday in Abuja.

Adebiyi had served  at various levels in the Federal Civil Service for 35 years.

According to him, if the ministry is properly positioned and well funded, it will galvanise other sectors of the economy for national development as labour issue is vital.

He said the ministry should be ranked among the leading ministries due to its role in the sustenance and promotion of industrial harmony.

The retired permanent secretary, while appreciating the management staff of the ministry for their support during his brief tenure, urged them to be resolute.

“One thing I see here that has made my brief tenure very successful is the capacity and capable hands of the team of directors, who are well grounded for effective service delivery.

“The workforce is hard working and result-oriented and all they need is support and better funding,’’ he said.