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Amb. Gabriel Aduda, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women Affairs, has called on civil servants to remain diligent, value-oriented, citizen-centered, and God-fearing in the execution of their official duties.

Gabriel Aduda made the remarks while receiving the staff and Executives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on a courtesy call in Abuja.

The staff who were led by the union chairman, Ali Seidu were on the visit to show appreciation for Ambassador Aduda’s impactful role during his tenure as the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from December 2020 to October 2022.

Speaking at the occasion, Ambassador Aduda emphasized the pivotal role of the civil service as the engine of government, highlighting its responsibility in ensuring effective service delivery to Nigerians. He noted that the civil service is crucial in actualizing the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Administration.

He urged civil servants to always give their best in their service to humanity, stating that, “Always put in your best at every opportunity you are given to serve. You may never have a second chance to make a first impression, so always put your best foot forward. Work as unto God and never relent in supporting your subordinates and superiors.”

Aduda reaffirmed the government’s commitment to capacity development for workers, aiming to enhance efficiency, productivity, and service delivery in the public sector in line with global standards.

Earlier on, the union leader, Comrade Ali Seidu expressed the Staff gratitude to Amb. Gabriel Aduda for his contributions to staff career progression and capacity building during his tenure at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He specifically acknowledged Aduda’s efforts in facilitating the conversion of staff from the Executive Cadre to Officer Cadre. Seidu assured that the knowledge and opportunities gained from these initiatives would be utilized to achieve the goals and objectives of the foreign service and the federal government.

In appreciation, Comrade Seidu and his colleagues presented Aduda with a customized, handcrafted thank-you card.

Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda is OPEC Governor for Nigeria, a distinguished administrator, with extensive experience across multiple sectors. His notable career includes service as Permanent Secretary Political and Economic Affairs in the office of the Secretary to Government of the Federation and several key ministries, including Petroleum Resources, Foreign Affairs,
Political and Economic Affairs, Youth and Sports. His illustrious service record also includes his tenure as chairman of the National Authority on Chemical and Biological Weapons Convention
(NAC&BWC) where he represented Nigeria at the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
Aduda’s career is further marked by critical leadership positions, including Director of Civil
Service Transformation at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), Director
of Economic Research and Policy Management at the Federal Ministry of Finance, and Head of Strategy and
Reorientation at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

He had earlier served as Executive Member Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offenses Commission.