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NADDC Tasks Staff On Adherence To Code Of Conduct, Restates Commitment To Globally Competitive Automotive Industry
To further ensure quality, discipline and intergrity of its personnel, the National Automotive Design and Development Council, NADDC has promised to continue to promote code of ethics among its members of staff.
The Director General of NADDC, Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin made the promise during a one day sensitization Workshop on Code of Ethics and Conduct in Public Service organized by the Council’s Reform Coordination/SERVICOM Unit in collaboration with the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB and Bureau of Public Service Reforms, BPSR for Staff of NADDC in Abuja
He described public office as a position of trust and responsibility and must never be used for personal advantage.
Otunba Oluwemimo Osanipin who was represented by the Director, Vehicle Electrification in NADDC, Mr Ayinde Abdullahi noted that ethical conduct is not the responsibility of management alone but a collective one hence the need for the sensitization Workshop.
While calling on the participants to put into practice what they have learnt from the one day workshop, the Director General of NADDC reiterated the commitment of the Council towards promoting a globally competitive automotive industry through a competent and reliable workforce.
“The public Service remains a critical instrument for the implementation of Governmental policies and programmes and the delivery of services to the citizens and as officers entrusted with public responsibilities, we are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethical conducts and ensure that our actions and decisions are guided by the principles of integrity, transparency, impartiality, accountability and service to the public” He said
In his words ” The importance of this sensitization programme therefore cannot be overemphasized. The Code of Ethics and Conduct is not merely a set of rules and regulations; it provides an important framework for guiding our behaviour, decision and interactions in the course of our duties. It reminds us that public office is a position of trust and responsibility, and must never be used for personal advantage”.
According to him, the effectiveness and credibility of any public institution are ultimately determined by the quality, discipline and integrity of its personnel and at NADDC, our strategic mandate in developing and promoting a globally competitive automotive industry requires not only technical competence, but also a strong culture of ethical conduct and responsible public service.
“This sensitization programme is therefore relevant because they provide an opportunity for us to refresh our understanding of the applicable rules and standards, examine our responsibilities as a public servant, and collectively strengthen our commitment to doing the right thing, even when it may not be the easiest thing to do and in this regard, I wish to emphasize some critical principles that should guide our daily conduct as an officers of the Council:
Otunba Oluwemimo Osanipin stressed the need for the staff to remain honest, transparent and accountable in performance of our duties and in management of public resources stating that they must also discharge their responsibilities competently and diligently.
“We must treat Colleagues, Stakeholders and members of the public fairly and without favour, discrimination or overdue influence.
iand we must equally ensure that personal interests do not interfere with the objective performance of our official duties.
“Ethical Conduct is not the responsibility of Management alone. It is a collective responsibility. Every officer, regardless of rank or designation, has a role to play in protecting the integrity and reputation of NADDC”.
He expressed appreciation to Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) for their partnership and willingness to share their knowledge adding that their collaboration is a valuable contribution towards building a more ethical, accountable and effective Public Service.
In a goodwill message, the Chairman, Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, Dr. Abdullahi Bello stressed the need for public servants to always adhere to the principles of code of conduct to avoid sanctions
Dr. Bello who was represented by the Director of Special Duties in CCB, Mr Akinfolarin Feyisola commended NADDC for the sensitization Workshop adding that the CCB would continue to collaborate with relevant agencies towards ensuring adherence to code of conduct in the nation’s public service.
In a paper presentation, the Director General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dr. Ibrahim Arabi identified ethics, accountability and professional conduct as key to institutional excellence in the public service.
Dr. Arabi said the Agency had out in place various reforms towards ensuring a responsible, transparent and productive public service in the country.