The Federal Government has said that the construction of Federal Secretariat complexes nationwide is to motivate and engender service delivery by its workforce.
President Goodluck Jonathan stated this on Saturday in Gombe, Gombe State during the foundation laying ceremony of the new Federal Secretariat Complex in the state.
Speaking through Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo, Jonathan said: “We are confident that the secretariat, upon completion, will motivate workers, ensure job satisfaction and promote a renewed sense of national purpose to this vital institution.”
Jonathan, noting that there were 25 federal secretariat complexes across the country, stressed that the project would further enhance the harmonious relationship existing between Gombe State and the Federal Government and also foster relations among other federal agencies in the state, while also providing the much needed accommodation for federal agencies in that state.
He used the occasion to assure the people of the state of the continuous support of the Federal Government, as the state strives to deliver the dividends of democracy.
He stressed that adequate budgetary provision would be made to ensure the project’s timely completion, adding: “It is our desire that the siting of a secretariat in Gombe will not only add to the federal presence in the state but will also ease the burden of office accommodation faced by the federal agencies operating in the state.”
In his remarks, the Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Dankwambo, expressed appreciation to Jonathan for facilitating the construction of the secretariat, while also assuring the Federal Government of the state’s commitment to continue to support her agencies to discharge their duties for the service of the people.
Earlier, the Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Ms Ama Pepple, disclosed that the project would further cement the relations between the state and federal civil servants, while also providing conducive environment for the federal workforce operating in the state.
She noted that very soon states like Zamfara, Nassarawa and Osun will witness similar ceremonies.
She stated that the project was scheduled to be completed in 100 days, emphasising that the project would meet the highest standards.
Sambo performed the foundation laying ceremony for the project.
Present at the occasion were the Deputy Governor of Gombe State, Tha’anda Jason Rubainu; the Minister of Transport, Senator Idris Umar; and members of the federal and state legislatures.