The Permanent Secretary of the State House, Temitope Fashedemi, on Tuesday cautioned staff against unnecessary bickering and acrimony, stressing that such behavior undermines productivity, professionalism, and institutional efficiency.
Speaking at a ceremony marking the retirement of two senior directors, Sule Yusuf Tegina, Director of Finance and Accounts, and Ali Abu Sufiyan, Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Fashedemi urged adherence to ethical conduct and hard work, saying, “Workplace harmony is critical to sustained output and excellence in public service delivery.”
He praised the retirees as “seasoned administrators whose dedication, competence, and integrity significantly strengthened institutional operations,” encouraging them to remain engaged and available as mentors in retirement.
“I enjoyed working with you. Keep your brain active; do not retire to the village stay around,” he said.
Fashedemi also reaffirmed his commitment to prioritizing staff welfare, reminding employees that “to whom much is given, much is expected.”
In response, Tegina expressed gratitude for his fulfilling career and the supportive work environment, while Sufiyan thanked the Permanent Secretary and colleagues for their support.
The event concluded with presentations of gifts and prayers for the retirees’ health and fulfillment in retirement.
