By Rose Oranye
The Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr Law Mefor, has commended the Head of Service, Barr. Mrs Ngozi Anuli Iwouno, for introducing innovative activities to mark this year’s Civil Service Week, describing the initiative as value-adding and worthy of institutionalisation.
Mefor gave the commendation in an interview after the novelty football match between the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation and the Ministry of Transport, as part of activities to mark the 2026 Civil Service Week organised by the Office of the Head of Service.
The Commissioner said that setting aside a week to reflect on the civil service is important. “A philosopher said an unexamined life is not worth living. So annually, you take stock. It helps you know where to rejig and where to strengthen,” he said.
He noted that this year’s edition, the maiden one with such exciting activities including novelty matches, quiz and dance competitions, reflects the thinking of the Head of Service on the need to create an avenue for civil servants to bond.
“Even within a ministry, you hardly see others, especially those posted outside. But this is an opportunity where everyone is involved. There is an opportunity for bonding and for relief. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” Mefor said.
According to him, the recreation has brought happiness and friendship that will add impetus to work and improve communication in the service.
“I believe that when workers truly resume, they will do a lot better. They know that the Service cares and that they should therefore care for one another,” he added.
Mefor urged the Head of Service to sustain and institutionalise the initiative beyond her tenure. “It is a noble idea and should be sustained because it has brought so much value,” he said.
On his advice to workers, the Commissioner said the activities go beyond sports and should translate to the work environment.
