By Anne Azuka
The Delta State Government has announced plans to strengthen public service delivery through digital transformation, staff training and institutional reforms as activities for the 2026 Civil Service Week begin across the state.
Speaking in Asaba on Monday, the Head of Service (HoS), Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, said the celebration themed “Reforms, Resilience and Results” provides an opportunity to promote professionalism, accountability, innovation and improved service delivery.Oseji said the state government was investing in technology, capacity building and modern administrative systems to create a more efficient and result-oriented civil service.
She disclosed that the Office of the Head of Service had established an ICT Hub as a pilot project to accelerate digital transformation across government operations. The HoS also revealed plans to upgrade the Staff Training Centre into a world-class institution modelled after the Civil Service College Singapore, aimed at equipping civil servants with modern skills.
She said several initiatives introduced under her leadership include civil service digitalisation, electronic records management training, e-governance programmes, staff welfare initiatives and improved monitoring of punctuality. According to her, reforms are also being extended to the local government system through collaboration with relevant agencies.
Oseji announced a N200,000 award for the most effective department in the Office of the Head of Service and another N200,000 prize for the best civil servant farmer, to be presented during the Civil Service Week Dinner. She commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for supporting the reforms and promoting public sector development in the state.
