The Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), Engr. Ahmed Amshi, has asked staff of the National Assembly to remain transparent and accountable in its activities and service to the public, News About Nigeria reports.
He gave this charge while speaking at the opening of a four-day capacity-building training for 318 staff of the National Assembly on re-orientation for improved productivity and effective service delivery on Monday.
He noted that the staff must double their efforts to deliver the highest standards of service and support to the members of the National Assembly.
Amshi, who was represented by the Commissioner, South West, Hon. Akamo Hakeem Olabode, also urged the staff of the Assembly to be a model of good governance that will, at the end of the day, earn the trust of the National Assembly leadership and the citizens they ultimately serve.
He said, “In this times of change and challenges, it is more important than ever that we redouble our efforts to deliver the highest standards of service and support to the members of the National Assembly.
“The public rightly expects efficient, effective, and responsive governance, and it falls on us to provide services that create a conducive atmosphere for that to happen in our respective duties and responsibilities.
“To this end, I am committed to driving a renewed focus on staff training and professional development, streamlining processes, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. By empowering our workforce and embracing modern, technology-enabled ways of working, we will enhance productivity and responsiveness at every level.
“According to Levy (1994) productivity is a measure of how much the goals of the organization is achieved through his or her commitment for effective performance . Productivity might be higher or lower depending on your input. Productivity can be determined through job evaluation and appraisal in turn produce effective service delivery. This is where today’s training comes very handy.
“I also pledge to strengthen transparency and accountability within the National Assembly Service, both NASS and the Commission.
“We must be a model of good governance, earning the trust of the National Assembly leadership and the citizens we ultimately serve.
“Together, let us move forward with renewed energy and purpose. I have every confidence that the National Assembly Bureaucracy is populated by talented, hard-working individuals who share my vision for a more effective and efficient job performance.”
The capacity building training is organised by the National Assembly in collaboration with Zaramat Global Company Limited.
