Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has said the John Odigie-Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA) is making positive impact on the civil and public service in Edo since its 2022 establishment.
Obaseki, at an open house for reporters, social media influencers and online content creators yesterday, said the Imuwahen Ajoonu-led JOOPSA has changed the way the operations of public service.
He said: “Ajoonu has changed the way the civil and public service operates, and that was what we sought when we put up the academy.
“JOOPSA has also made the digitisation of government activities easier, as civil servants can now function within a system that promotes continuous learning and development, due to the training they have been given at JOOPSA.
“The state will definitely benefit from the impact of JOOPSA in the near future, as we focus on strengthening our institutions, through capacity building.”
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Ajoonu said the academy is committed to a conducive learning environment, cutting edge curriculum, and a faculty made up of subject matter experts. She noted that JOOPSA has a transformative impact on civil and public service training, while ushering in a new era of excellence under Obaseki’s visionary leadership.
She said: “The academy has quickly become knowledge and skills’ hub for public servants. Till date, JOOPSA has successfully trained 7,040 participants, aligning with its mission to shape a skilled and innovative public service workforce.
“The strategic partnerships with industry experts, including collaborations with institutions like Nexford University, the Project Management Institute of Nigeria, and Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI), have helped the academy scale its operations effectively.”