The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), Ondo State Branch, has sought a strategic partnership with the Ondo State government to advance human resource excellence within the state’s public service.
A statement by CIPM said the institute made the appeal during a recent courtesy visit to the newly appointed Head of Service in Ondo State, Chief Segun Odusanya.
Delivering her address, the leader of the delegation and chairman of the Ondo State Branch of CIPM, Mrs. Pamela Elekwachi, congratulated the new Head of Service on his appointment, describing his elevation as a testament to his dedication, commitment, and years of hard work in the public service.
She emphasised CIPM’s statutory role as the apex regulatory body for human resource management in Nigeria and highlighted a recent Federal Civil Service circular designating the institute as the sole recognised body for the certification of human resource practitioners in the country.
‘We understand that there is a moratorium period and that state governments are yet to fully domesticate this federal directive.
‘However, it is our earnest desire and prayer that Ondo State will lead the way in adopting this framework to empower and professionalise our members within the state civil service,’ she said.
Responding, the Head of Service, Chief Odusanya, expressed profound appreciation to the delegation for the visit.
The head of service, who is also an associate member of the institute, described administration and human resource personnel as the vital bedrock of any institution, characterising them as indispensable change agents and problem solvers.
Odusanya said: ‘Administration is a strict professional discipline; it is not a role meant for just anyone.
‘We are fully prepared to collaborate with the CIPM on the professionalisation of both the Administrative Officers Cadre and the Executive Officers Cadre. We are also deeply committed to upgrading our digital capabilities across the service.’