Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, assured that under his leadership, the state's civil service will not succumb to the unproductivity affecting many civil services nationwide.

Speaking on Monday in Jalingo during the opening of a five-day professional workshop for Directors of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), Governor Kefas, represented by his Chief of Staff, Dr. Jeji Williams, emphasized his commitment to revitalizing the state's civil service for optimal performance.

"The civil service has faced numerous challenges over time, leading to a decline in its structure and administration," he stated. "However, our government is determined to reposition it for maximum productivity. This training is part of our ongoing efforts to equip civil servants with best global practices."

Governor Kefas encouraged participants to fully utilize the knowledge provided by the facilitators and instructed the lead consultant to include practical problem-solving exercises in the training module.

Paul Tino, the Taraba State Head of Civil Service, expressed gratitude to the governor for the timely release of funds for the training. He urged participants to commit fully to the state's initiative to foster an efficient, productive, and incorruptible civil service culture.

Prof. Francis Friday of the Department of Public Administration at Lagos State University, Ojo, the lead consultant, noted that the training aims to strengthen the state's workforce. He highlighted that participants would receive training on leadership skills, proper code of conduct, and other relevant topics.