Belgore Inaugurates Staff Recognition Award Selection Committee, Assures Enhanced Service Delivery
* Says initiative will inspire greater productivity, commitment, excellence among staff
In order to ensure institutionalization of a transparent and merit-driven reward and recognition system for staff performance, the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, has inaugurated the Departmental Award Selection Committee (DASCO).
The Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore in his remarks, stated that the establishment of DASCO was in compliance with the directive from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) to MDAs
“ The HCSF mandates all MDAs to set up and inaugurate DASCOs in their respective institutions to institutionalize a transparent and merit-driven reward and recognition system for best performing staff ” he said.
Dr. Belgore emphasized that staff motivation is crucial for improved service delivery, organizational harmony, and the realization of the core mandate of the ministry in the housing and urban development sector. He added that promoting a culture of excellence among the staff will drive higher productivity, commitment, and professionalism.
The committee is charged with the responsibilities to; develop and apply objective criteria for the nomination and selection of deserving staff for awards; ensure transparency, fairness, and merit in the screening and recommendation process.
Other committee's responsibilities are; to promote inclusiveness by ensuring representation across all grade levels, cadres, and units; and submit monthly/quarterly reports to the Staff Welfare Unit of the Human Resource Management Department for collation and onward submission to the OHCSF for monitoring.
Dr Belgore noted that members of the Committee were carefully selected based on their integrity, professionalism, and commitment to public service values.
“ You are expected to uphold the highest standards of fairness, objectivity, and confidentiality in carrying out this assignment. The credibility of our reward and recognition framework rests on the impartiality of your work,” he stated.
Earlier, in his address, the Director of Human Resources Management, Dr Akinola Adeshina, underscored the importance of establishing DASCO in the Ministry, and commended the Permanent Secretary for providing an enabling environment for the committee’s work.
" This inauguration demonstrates the unwavering commitment of the Permanent Secretary to ensuring the Ministry’s mandate of providing enhanced service delivery is achieved,” he noted.
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