Ogun State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure in collaboration with Bureau of Establishment and Training have organised A 2-Day In-House training for its staff, aimed at enhancing their professional competence, promoting effective office management and improving efficiency in public service delivery.

The 2-Day training with the theme: 'Office Practice and Management' took  place at the Conference Room of the Ministry, Oke -Mosan, Abeokuta where the  Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Engr. Olukayode Akintomide, said the Prince Dapo Abiodun, led Administration had  demonstrated his commitment to staff development through the provision of training opportunities aimed at enhancing efficiency and promoting quality service delivery in the public service, noting that it was important that the Ministry to align its activities with the vision and mission  of the administration.

The Permanent Secretary noted that one of the fundamental benefits of training was the exposition and teachings on gaps in knowledge and skills, while equipping the staff with necessary tools to bridge those gaps.

He added that, at the end of the exercise, participants should be able to critically assess their individual performance, identify areas of weakness and recognise opportunities for improvement.

 In her presentation, the facilitator, Director of Administration and Supplies in the Ministry, Mrs. Oladunni Adetona,  said Office Practice and Administration refered  to the  set of daily clerical duties, standard operating procedures, communication protocols and management systems used to keep a workplace running efficiently, emphasising that there was need for officers to rethink, re-orientate and  retrain themselves on office practice and administration so that those that had been doing it wrongly would be corrected and adjust to the best and acceptable practice.

Adetona, emphasised the importance of understanding the basic administrative processes, including the handling of official correspondence, proper filing documentation, records management, scheduling of official activities and maintenance of office records.

She urged participants to familiarise themselves with the rudiments of office administration and apply the knowledge gained in their respective departments, noting that effective administrative practices would contribute significantly to the achievement of organizational objectives

Speaking on behalf of other participants, Engr. Simeon Oloruntoba and Mrs. Oluwatosin Oladeinde, said the training had provided them with valuable insights into the importance of proper office organisation, records management systems use, official correspondence and adherence to established administrative procedures, appreciating the organisers for providing the opportunity to improve their professional knowledge.

The highlight of the training was presentation of certificate to the participants.