By Zainab Oyekan
The Plateau State Government says it is upscaling the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) knowledge of its 19 commissioners and 24 permanent secretaries.
Prof. Goselle Nanjul, Plateau State Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation, stated this on Monday in Jos at the opening of a 5-day training programme organised by the ministry.
The training was organised in partnership with the Plateau Association of Tech Companies (PLATEC).
Nanjul explained that the training of the 19 commissioners and 24 permanent secretaries would redefine engagement with government and strengthen the public service.
The commissioner said that the training was a testament of a collective commitment to innovation, collaboration and excellence, which marked the beginning of a transformative journey.
He said the aim of the training was to equip citizens to key into the Industrial Revolution, leverage technology, upscale e-governance and create new opportunities in an evolving digital process.
According to him, “The commissioners and the permanent secretaries are being trained, so that they get acquainted with the internet and enforce the policies that might emanate from the programme.
“I think to a larger extent, this programme is going to upscale the knowledge of the permanent secretaries and the executive members.”
The commissioner further said that the state government aimed at enhancing governance by embarking on a practical approach under a conducive environment.
Speaking during the training, Plateau State Head of Service, Mrs Rauta Dakok, said that in this era of technological advancement, it was essential for governance to evolve and adapt.
Dakok said that embracing e-governance was not just a step forward, but a leap into a future where transparency, efficiency, and accessibility were the cornerstones of public administration.
She said the training would make e- governance more inclusive and participatory, adding that the various tools being introduced would simplify processes.
The training, she noted, would reduce bureaucracy and provide seamless access to essential services.
Dakok called on all participants to take advantage of the training to interact with an evolving technology and to benefit from government services. NAN
