CNA Reaffirms Human Capacity Building As Top Priority

By Angel-Linda Ike

By Angel-Linda Ike

The Clerk to the National Assembly, Sani Magaji Tambuwal has reiterated his commitment to the development of human capacity as his core priority to develop, strengthen and reposition the National Assembly to carry out its statutory responsibilities.

He stated this at a four day capacity building programme for staff of the National Assembly in Abuja, on Monday

Tambuwal, said training and retraining are essential components of professional growth and development, particularly in today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving work environment.

He said the National Assembly must be at the forefront of modernisation, transparency, and accountability, and to achieve this, staff must be continually trained and re-trained to discharge their responsibilities with increased efficiency and commitment.

He disclosed that in 2023, the management of National Assembly successfully trained a total of Three Thousand, Nine Hundred and Ninety (3,990) Staff on Salary Grade Levels from 4 to 16 with adequate skills and capability to discharge their duties effectively.

He added that this year’s historic 4-day capacity building programme is dedicated to fostering re-orientation for improved productivity and effective service delivery.

He said, “only through continuous training and retraining will staff stay up-to-date with industry trends as well as expand their career opportunities to drive innovation, productivity and success in their fields”.

“You have always worked behind the scene, ensuring the smooth functioning of the National Assembly by rendering diverse support services ranging from scrutinising and cleaning of bills to organisation of committee sessions, legislative research and administrative oversight.”

He further stressed that this capacity-building initiative is thus, not only an occasion for learning and skill enhancement; it is also a profound step towards renewing commitment to excellence in service to the legislature and our country at large.

He charged the workers to adapt and acquire new skills to remain relevant and competitive in their duries.

The Chairman, National Assembly Service Commission, Ahmed Amshi said the staff has responsibilities of supporting the vital work of the elected representatives in 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.

He said the commission is 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 the workforce and embracing modern, technology-enabled ways of working, to enhance productivity and responsiveness at every level.