Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the governor of Edo State, has complimented Mr. Ezekiel Obazele, a state employee, for being nominated as Nigeria’s top procurement officer. He said that Obazele’s recognition is a tribute to the changes his government has implemented in the public and civil service.The governor made this statement upon meeting Obazele, who had been sent to Liberia to duplicate the state’s technology-driven procurement system and offer technical assistance in the implementation of e-procurement by the government there.Obazele was welcomed at the Government House in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, together with other Edo State Public Procurement Agency officials and Dr. Anthony Okungbowa, Head of Service.
“Mr. Obazele, you are a testament to the reforms we have undertaken in our public and civil service in the last seven and a half years, and for that, I thank you very much,” the governor added.”As a result of the government’s investment and your diligent work, you have been recognized, selected out, and given permission to accept a foreign assignment to assist the Liberian government in setting up their e-procurement unit.
“You must understand that, in this assignment, you are representing the State and the nation, since thousands of young people look up to you as a pioneer. If you put in the effort and succeed, the sky is the limit. I hope you won’t let us down and congratulate you for making us proud.
In his reply, Mr. Obazeke praised the governor for his revolutionary reforms in the public and civil service as well as for putting the wellbeing of Edo employees first. He also said, “As a young man, it gives me great joy to be acknowledged with reference to the implementation of e-procurement in Africa. As a result, I feel like I have a lot of responsibility because many young people look up to me and want to take my path.
“There is no chance you won’t get the outcomes you want if you are dedicated to what you are doing. Making Edo State proud and doing my part to restore Edo State’s glory are my priorities.
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