…On capacity, development training
In apparent move, aimed at getting the local government administration system more effective in Imo state, an impactful training has been earmarked for all the concerned officers.
The upcoming programme is not only in line with Governor Hope Uzodimma’s knack for quality job and Service delivery, it is also to re-awaken the procurement and pricing consciousness among the LGA officials, in the course of running their respective councils.
Against this backdrop, the Imo State Bureau For Public Procurement and Price Intelligence, BPPPI, has lined up a four-day training for all the local government top functionaries.
Speaking with newsmen in Owerriover the weekend, the State Director-General of BPPPI, Sir OkoroKelechi Clifford, disclosed that the training would hold at the popular Rockview Hotels, Owerri.
According to the DG, the programme is expected to commence on Wednesday, May 28th, and end Saturday, May 31st, 2025.
He explained that the event is exclusively designed for all the twenty-seven Executive Chairmen of the local government areas, their SECLOGs, DAGS, Treasurers and the procurement officers.
He revealed that each LGA is expected to present five representatives, each, comprising the aforementioned offices, bringing the total number to One Hundred and Thirty-five (135) trainees.
According to Sir Okoro, his office thought it expedient to embark on the exercise, considering the need to upgrade and work in conformity with the present reality.
In addition, he recalled how the local government system in Imo went comatose until Governor Uzodimma came on board in 2020, and revived all to functionality till date.
He expressed optimism that since God blessed the state with a listening governor, who has effected good governance initiatives, it behooves on all, especially, the elected and appointed persons of the government, to work in tandem with programmes that would further enhance efficiency and productivity.
According to him also, the training would further equip the LGA Chairmen, SECLOGs, DAGS, Treasurers and Procurement Officers with the requisite knowledge of implementation, bidding, procurement and intelligent pricing.
Okoro added that such trainings would assist tremendously, in shaping the system and helping the officials to know the current trends and best practices in their respective local government areas.
He further revealed that Resource Persons from FUTO Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standard (CE- SPEAS) will be present, to take the participants on the rigours of the selectedDepartment of the Council Administration. The DG further revealed that Imo State BPPPI would be organising such trainings in every quarter of the year, for more knowledge and incisive tutorials for optimum results.
The state governor, Distinguished Senator (Dr) Hope Uzodimma will be the Special Guest of Honour, and to declare the event open on tomorrow.
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