HAVE VISION TO SOAR HIGHER IN YOUR PROFESSION, CULTURE COMMISSIONER URGES STAFF

By Ifeyinwa Ogwo :

Anambra State Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment, and Tourism, Mr. Don Onyenji has urged the staff of the ministry to aim for the top in their profession, be efficient and outstanding in discharging their duties.

Mr Onyenji who stated this during a meeting with his staff in Awka explained that talents not nurtured or used will go to waste. “People are using their talents to create wealth and job opportunities. So, utilize yours and be outstanding in what you do. Initiate constructive ideas in your various departments that will boost the ministry.

“Have a vision of getting to the top by upgrading yourselves regularly. This ministry is a creative industry where you can showcase your skills and excel. So, task yourself to be relevant,” he posited.

The Permanent Secretary, Mr. Jerome Ilokwu charged the staff to improve themselves in the service and be of good conduct, noting that it will yield good results.

“Comport yourself and respect your superiors as stipulated in the civil service rules. Be computer literate if you do not know about it because the world now, revolves around the use of computers,” he noted.

He then encouraged them to learn one or two skills in line with their various departments to promote themselves and the ministry and as well be efficient in their duty post.

In their various responses, Offor Nwafor, a Senior Cultural Officer and Basil Igwemma, a Senior Tourism Officer expressed gratitude to the Commissioner for scheduling the meeting. They expressed that the ministry has capable and professional staff who can create and project the state to the limelight when given the opportunity.

* Ogwo is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *