By Charles Okonji
Mr. Edet Sunday Akpan has assumed duties as the new Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science and Technology.
He assumed office on Tuesday in the Ministry, with a pledge to leverage on the mandate and achieve the expected goals of the ministry.
Speaking during the handing over ceremony, Mr. Akpan praised his predecessor Dr. Mohammed Bello Umar, and promised to continue from where he stopped.
He noted that science and technology is one of the most important Ministries which is key in driving the socio-economic development of the country.
He assured the staff and management, of a rewarding experience under his stewardship, promising to latch on his vast experience in several government MDA’S (Ministries, Department, and Agencies) to deliver on the mandate.
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He solicited the support of the Ministry’s management to achieve the resounding success and promised to do his best.
In his remarks, the retired Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Mohammed Bello Umar said Science, Technology, and Innovation are crucial to the nation’s socio-economic development.
He enjoined the management and staff of the Ministry to extend their cooperation to the new Permanent Secretary, stressing that cooperation will enable the Ministry to achieve its set mandate.
He recalled how his sojourn in the Civil Service had been meritorious and expressed appreciation to God for the opportunity to serve the nation.
He commended the management and supervising Directors of the Ministry, for their initiatives and great ideas which had helped the Ministry in breaking new grounds.
Dr. Umar described his successor as a well-rounded man, who is well-grounded in administration.
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