By Michael Egbejule, Benin City 03 August 2023 | 4:54 am The John Odigie-Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA), yesterday, said it would continue to promote the advancement of human capital development in Edo State public service. The Director General of JOOPSA, Imuwahen Ajoonu, who stated this at a press briefing, said to empower and equip civil servants with necessary skills, knowledge and abilities remain a priority of… JOOPSA The John Odigie-Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA), yesterday, said it would continue to promote the advancement of human capital development in Edo State public service. The Director General of JOOPSA, Imuwahen Ajoonu, who stated this at a press briefing, said to empower and equip civil servants with necessary skills, knowledge and abilities remain a priority of the academy. She added that JOOPSA plays a pivotal role in driving positive change and fostering a culture of excellence in public service. Ajoonu said the academy has trained 5,000 people in Edo, and is targeting to make it at least 10,000 by the end of the year. She said: “I am excited to announce the upcoming formal launch of the John Odigie-Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA) and the commemoration of his 84th birthday. This milestone event marks a significant step towards the advancement of human capital development within the Edo state public service.” Ajoonu said JOOPSA was established by the Edo State government to foster accelerated human capital development within the state public service. She added: “Under the leadership of Governor Godwin Obaseki, the commitment to this objective is exemplified by the construction of a world-class training centre.” 1 hour ago Despite the anguish and frustration over impacts of some of the new administration’s policies, a newly introduced Stears Approval Rating (SAR) released yesterday revealed that President Tinubu’s policies have received twice as many approvals from respondents compared to those of the previous administration. 2 hours ago • As family denies Ejimakor’s sack The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has lost his appeal against the United Kingdom (UK) government regarding his detention in Nigeria. Kanu has been detained at the facility of the Department of State Service (DSS) since he was rearrested in Kenya and brought back… 2 hours ago Renowned media mogul, entrepreneur and CEO of EbonyLife Group, Mo Abudu, has been appointed Creatives Champion for the upcoming UK-African Investment Summit scheduled to take place in April 2024 in the United Kingdom. 2 hours ago There were full commercial activities, yesterday, in Anambra State as residents defied the two-week sit-at-home order by the Finland-based factional leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Simon Ekpa. Recall that Governor Charles Soludo had, a few days ago, held meetings with stakeholders, such as traders, commercial banks managers and others, over the illegal… 3 hours ago As organised labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) embarked on a nationwide protest, yesterday, Imo State workers took to the streets in Owerri, the state capital, over what they called ‘anti-people policies’ of the Federal Government, calling for revival of the economy. After the protest, they gathered in front…
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