Permanent Secretary to the State House, Temitope Fashedemi, on Wednesday urged State House staff to see themselves as privileged to be called upon to serve, urging them to always put in their best.

Fashedemi spoke when he took over the administrative leadership of the State House, following the recent postings of some Permanent Secretaries.

He urged the staff to see their deployment to serve the country in the State House as sufficient driving impetus for excellent and positive work ethics.

“Anybody who does a self appraisal will know that you are not necessarily the best Nigerian on that seat, so we must always remember and consider ourselves lucky to be in a position to be on to execute a mandate.”

Fashedemi noted that such a mindset was imperative, if staff were to have a fulfilling career.

“Once we have this understanding, you just do your job and be happy, but the mistake many people make is to begin to see whatever comes from there as the reason for being there.

“If you are there, focused, adding value, you are doing well. These are my working principles,” he added.

The Permanent Secretary further charged the staff on commitment and diligence as they discharge their responsibilities, assuring them of his determination to sustain the momentum already established in the State House.

He reiterated that postings were inherent in the service, and was therefore encouraged by the positive comments he had received about the management of the State House from the outgoing Permanent Secretary.
Earlier, the outgone Permanent Secretary, Engr Olufunso Adebiyi, now posted to the Works ministry, appreciated the State House management and staff for the support and cooperation he received during his tour of duty, urging the new Permanent Secretary to trust in their ability to support him in serving the President.

“I want you to know that these people you are looking at are, perhaps, the best human beings that I have met in service and I want to say that I thank God that our paths crossed.

“They supported me and stood by me. In terms of knowledge, commitment, loyalty, count on them. Give them any assignment and go to sleep. They will put in their best and you can be sure about that,” Adebiyi noted.